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Winnipeg Free Press
16-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Florida State student accused in a mass shooting is set to go to trial in November
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The trial for the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April is set to go to trial this November. At a case management conference in a Tallahassee courthouse on Wednesday, Second Judicial Circuit Judge Lance Neff set jury selection in the case of 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner to begin Nov. 3. Ikner's attorney, public defender Peter Mills, said he needs more time to delve into the case, which involves extensive video surveillance footage and witness testimony. 'I object to that, judge,' Mills said of the trial schedule. 'I am still investigating the case. My client's entitled to effective assistance of counsel.' Neff indicated he's open to hearing out Mills' concerns, saying, 'we can talk about what what you need' in order to investigate the case. As far as the prosecution, Second District State Attorney Jack Campbell said, 'we'll be ready.' Ikner faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder. He is the stepson of a local sheriff's deputy, and investigators say he used his stepmother's former service weapon to carry out the shooting. ___ Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
Hamilton Spectator
16-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Florida State student accused in a mass shooting is set to go to trial in November
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The trial for the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus in April is set to go to trial this November. At a case management conference in a Tallahassee courthouse on Wednesday, Second Judicial Circuit Judge Lance Neff set jury selection in the case of 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner to begin Nov. 3. Ikner's attorney, public defender Peter Mills, said he needs more time to delve into the case, which involves extensive video surveillance footage and witness testimony. 'I object to that, judge,' Mills said of the trial schedule. 'I am still investigating the case. My client's entitled to effective assistance of counsel.' Neff indicated he's open to hearing out Mills' concerns, saying, 'we can talk about what what you need' in order to investigate the case. As far as the prosecution, Second District State Attorney Jack Campbell said, 'we'll be ready.' Ikner faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder. He is the stepson of a local sheriff's deputy , and investigators say he used his stepmother's former service weapon to carry out the shooting. ___ Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against accused Florida State mass shooter
State Attorney Jack Campbell confirmed that he intends to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing two people and injuring five others in the April 17 mass shooting at Florida State University. Phoenix Ikner was indicted by a grand jury May 14 on two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder, which include counts for two people he fired at but didn't hit. Campbell told media outlets that Ikner will face the ultimate punishment a day after the grand jury issued its indictment against him. When asked to elaborate why, he told the Tallahassee Democrat he couldn't ethically discuss the facts of the case. "I believe it's the right thing to do based on the facts and the law," Campbell said. The grand jury also released a true bill presentment detailing the crimes Ikner is accused of committing and clearing the actions of FSU Police Officer Cody Poppell, who ended his rampage when he shot him in the jaw from his moving motorcycle. Robert Morales, a 57-year-old dining coordinator at FSU, was shot and killed in the food court inside the Student Union. Tiru Chabba, a 45-year-old Aramark employee from Greenville, South Carolina, was shot after the gunman exited the main entrance on the west side and fired at multiple people. Five students also were shot and injured and later released from the hospital. Under Florida law, prosecutors must file a notice of intent to seek the death penalty within 45 days of arraignment. Campbell said he anticipates filing notice in the near future. "I'll file a notice of intent to seek death, which will lay out the statutory aggravators," he said. "There are some statutory things that are listing the fact that there were multiple crimes and lots of people were in danger." The last defendant who was tried, convicted and sentenced to death in Leon County was Gary Michael Hilton, a brutal serial killer whose victims included Cheryl Dunlap, a nurse from Crawfordville. Sentenced in 2011, Hilton remains on Florida's death row. Contact Jeff Burlew at jburlew@ or 850-599-2180. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against accused FSU mass shooter
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Timeline of Phoenix Ikner's deadly FSU shooting rampage
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — New details have been revealed in the timeline of events before and after last month's deadly shooting at Florida State University. 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the alleged shooter, faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder. According to officials, the updated timeline of events began with Ikner arriving at an FSU parking garage at 11:00 a.m., moving in and out of his vehicle for about an hour. 11:56 a.m. – Ikner fires his first shot.11:57 a.m. – Ikner is then seen running with a firearm towards the student union.11:58 a.m. – Multiple 911 calls begin, where Ikner continues his shooting spree, striking multiple victims, including chasing Tiru Chabba, who was fleeing and was shot again while lying on the ground.11:59 a.m. – Ikner shoots Robert Morales in the food court. Morales and Chabba both died as a result.12:00 p.m. – Responding officers make contact with Ikner, where he is shot in the jaw and detained near the student union. Police say the incident was resolved in under 5 minutes. Despite the quick response, the suspect was able to injure eight people and impact the lives of hundreds.'Our family and many of us have been kind of left in the dark in terms of what's happening,' said Bakari Sellers, Civil Rights Attorney. Lawyers representing the family of Tiru Chabba, still have questions for law enforcement and the university.'We need to understand who the shooter was. We need to understand his background. We need to understand what the University knew about who the shooter was and their background,' said Sellers. As investigators work to piece together that background, they've uncovered key evidence from the scene. A .45 caliber Glock handgun was recovered near Ikner. An orange hummer, registered to Phoenix's father was also located next to the student union, with a shotgun found inside. The investigation remains open and active. Tallahassee police department and the FBI continue to interview witnesses and victims, while Ikner remains in the Wakulla County Detention Facility. Court records show Ikner's next appearance in front of a Judge may be on June 11th, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspected FSU campus shooter indicted on murder charges for allegedly killing 2, injuring 6
The 20-year-old man accused of killing two and injuring six others in an April 17 mass shooting on Florida State University's campus has been indicted by a grand jury. Phoenix Ikner was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder charges and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, according to Wtxl Abc 27. The members of the grand jury reportedly described the shooting as "our community's worst nightmare." Further details about the mass shooting were released in the indictment, including information about an FSU police officer who drove directly toward the danger on his motorcycle. Fsu Shooting: Sheriff's Office Speaks On Suspect's Past, Deputy Stepmother That officer was identified as Cody Poppell, and the indictment reportedly said that he confronted Ikner amid the shooting and fired several shots at him, including one that struck him in the face. Read On The Fox News App The grand jury also said that Ikner used a shotgun and .45 caliber pistol stolen from his parents' home to terrorize the college campus. The deceased victims have been identified as Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba. Chabba's family reportedly released a statement through their attorney following the indictment. "Our hope is that, through the thorough and transparent investigation and prosecution of the events surrounding last month's shooting, today's court appearance will mark the first steps toward closure for a family that suffered so much," the statement said. Ikner spent weeks in the hospital recovering from a jaw injury following the shooting, and had his first court appearance online upon his release earlier this week. Florida State University Alleged Mass Shooter Appears In Mugshot With Disfigured Face After Hospital Release He appeared before Circuit Court Judge Monique Richardson in Leon County, Florida. The judge found Ikner to be indigent and appointed him a public defender, Randall Harper. He is being held without bond in the Wakulla County Detention Facility, which is standard protocol because his stepmother is a Leon County Sheriff's deputy. Tallahassee Chief of Police Lawrence Revell released a statement before Ikner's first court appearance. "In any case, especially one of this magnitude, the Tallahassee Police Department has the highest commitment to justice, transparency and the safety of our community," the statement said. "We are grateful for the work of our detectives, officers, medical personnel and partner agencies who helped bring us to this point." Fox News Digital reached out to Ikner's attorney for article source: Suspected FSU campus shooter indicted on murder charges for allegedly killing 2, injuring 6
