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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Deadly shooting erupts as police work to disperse crowd in south Tallahassee; man arrested
A man is dead after he was shot July 6 in a large crowd gathered in South Tallahassee. "Officers on scene were attempting to disperse a large crowd at 3030 South Adams Street when a shooting occurred," an incident alert from the Tallahassee Police Department says. Following the shooting at about 2:40 a.m. near the entrance of the University Courtyard Apartments, located at 3025 South Adams Street, a man was found dead from a gunshot wound. A homicide investigation was immediately launched, and another man, who was "observed by officers shooting a gun during the incident," was taken into custody. TPD did not release the man's name or the charges he faces. No other details were provided about the incident. The case remains open and active and detectives ask anyone who may have information about the incident, but did not speak with an officer on scene, to call 850-891-4200. They may also remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward by calling Crime Solvers at 850-574-TIPS. This is the 12th fatal shooting in a year that has seen at least 33 serious shootings that have left 23 people injured, according to a Tallahassee Democrat analysis of gun violence. William Hatfield is editor of the Tallahassee Democrat. Email him at whatfield@ This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Tallahassee shooting in crowd near University Courtyard Apartments
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Memorial Day morning shooting at Cascades Park in Tallahassee injures two
A Memorial Day early morning shooting at Cascades Park has left two people injured. Shortly after 4 a.m. on May 26, the Tallahassee Police Department responded to a call about a drive-by shooting near the city's crown jewel park in the 1000 block of South Gadsden Street. While the investigation is in its preliminary phases, a TPD Watch Commander told the Democrat that officers determined the incident was not a drive-by shooting. He was unable to provide other details about the circumstances of the case or the victims, because it remains an open and active case. He said, however, that investigators determined the public is not endangered. "At this time we have no reason to believe that a suspect is at large," he said. One person was reportedly grazed in the shooting, according to the Democrat's sources, but the other injury was more serious. The watch commander declined to comment on the extent of the injuries, but said both were transported to the hospital. "The injuries are believed to be non-life threatening at this time," he said. So far in 2025, 10 people have died and at least 22 have been injured in 29 serious city and county shootings, according to a Tallahassee Democrat analysis of gun violence. (This story has been updated with the latest count of the number of shootings). William Hatfield is editor of the Tallahassee Democrat. Email him at whatfield@ This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Tallahassee shooting at Cascades Park leaves two injured
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Miami Herald
Five minutes of terror: Police release timeline of alleged FSU gunman's campus rampage
When Phoenix Ikner walked onto Florida State University's campus Thursday, gun in hand, police say he was ready to kill. Within five minutes, two people were dead, several more were wounded and he was shot and taken into custody by police. On Friday, the Florida State University Police Department and Tallahassee Police released a clearer timeline of the deadly shooting. Here's what they say happened: Ikner, the 20-year-old stepson of a Leon County school resource deputy, arrived at FSU's parking garage around 11 a.m. He stayed there for about an hour, moving in and out of his car. READ MORE: What we know about the FSU suspected shooter, son of a Leon County deputy At 11:51 a.m., he left the garage. Five minutes later, around 11:56 a.m., Ikner fired his first shot using his stepmother's handgun. He continued firing as he walked through green spaces and campus buildings. Calls to 911 began at 11:58 a.m. By noon, police had shot Ikner and taken him into custody. In those five minutes, seven people were shot. Two died at the scene. Five others were injured. Another person was hurt while trying to escape. READ MORE: Victim in FSU shooting was son of notorious Cold War Cuban-American CIA operative 'What we saw on April 17 was an extraordinary example of teamwork and professionalism in the face of a horrific event,' said Chief Lawrence Revell of the Tallahassee Police Department in a statement on Friday. 'From the moment the call came in, agencies across our region came together seamlessly, sharing information and deploying resources with public safety the top priority.' By 12:02 p.m., FSU sent out an emergency alert warning of an active shooter on campus. Students and faculty were told to shelter in place. Officers with weapons drawn were seen running across campus, securing buildings, and helping students evacuate. Many students hunkered down in various classrooms and in the library for hours. The once-buzzing campus near the shooting location of the student union was left deserted. Laptops, backpacks, and water bottles lay scattered, abandoned in a panic. By 3:17 p.m., Tallahassee Police declared the campus secure. Students were allowed back into their dorms. The investigation remains active. Tallahassee police are continuing to interview victims and witnesses. A vigil is planned to honor and mourn the victims at Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statute. The FBI has set up a digital tip line for photos and videos:
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Miami Herald
FSU to hold vigil, six still recovering in the hospital day after campus shooting
Florida State University plans to hold a vigil on Friday evening after Thursday's gunfire that left two people dead and several wounded. Authorities identified the shooter as 20‑year‑old Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student and son of a Leon County Sheriff's deputy. Officers shot and detained him at the scene before he was transported to the hospital. Information on Ikner's condition has not been released. Police have not yet released the names of the victims. They confirmed that seven people were shot in total — two of whom were killed and five others injured. An additional person was hurt while trying to flee the scene. Authorities also confirmed that the two individuals who died were not students. Two victims are set to be discharged from the hospital by Friday, three people are in good condition, and one person is in fair condition as of 9 a.m., according to Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. The university plans to hold a vigil for the victims at 5 p.m. Friday at Langford Green in front of the Unconquered Statute. FSU has opened a Support Center at the Askew Student Life Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, where counseling and victim advocate services will be available. The alleged shooter's mother, Jessica Ikner, has been a Leon County Sheriff's deputy for 18 years, Sheriff Walter McNeil said at a Thursday press conference. READ MORE:What we know about the FSU suspected shooter, son of a Leon County deputy According to police, the handgun used by Ikner as he went on his campus rampage shortly before noon belonged to the deputy, a school resource officer. It was her former service weapon that she was allowed to buy the weapon for her personal use, police said. Police say the shooting began before noon Thursday. Reports emerged shortly after over the school's emergency alert system, sending students and faculty into a panic as they were instructed to seek shelter. Responding officers could be seen running around campus, guns in hand, as they worked to secure the Tallahassee campus and evacuate students. By 3:17 p.m., Tallahassee Police said they'd secured the campus, with many students being let back into their dorms. 'Everyone's angry,' said student Victor Alonso, 19, from his dorm after the shooting. 'I just don't know how this can happen — it's disgusting.'
