FSU Shooting: The Campus of Florida State University (FSU) took place on Thursday (April 17). Two people died and five people were injured in the incident. The main accused involved in this dreadful attack has been identified. The 20 -year -old accused is named Phoenix Echner. He is the son of Leon County Deputy Jessica Ikner.

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNell informed in a press conference that the accused used his mother’s gun to attack. Police has recovered arms from the spot. McNell said, “This incident is extremely regrettable for the Law Enforcement Department. However, we will ensure that such incidents do not happen again in the state or country.”

There was chaos in university campus
The shootout was reported at 12:30 pm (EDT) on Thursday afternoon. The Talhasi Police Department announced on X (East Twitter) at 4:10 pm that FSU campus has been secured. The police department said that after the firing incident, the people present in the campus were safely with the help of the bus, Donald L. Tucker was taken to Civic Center.

Social media connection of accused
As soon as the main accused Ikner was identified, many social media posts started going viral online. In viral screenshots on X (East), he has been seen participating in anti -trump demonstrations near FSU Campus, which has intensified the discussion about his political views.

Shooter’s relationship with law enforcement
Phoenix Ekner was also a member of the LCSO Youth Advisory Council. He had a family relationship with the police. Despite this, he took violent steps. This incident has once again brought the issues related to gun control, mental health and serious condition of youth in police families in American society.

Trump’s reaction
Trump reacted to Florida State University (FSU) firing case. During the oval office press conference, he said that the gun does not do the gun but people use it.

Trump on Shooting at FSU: Two people were killed and at least five people were injured in a shootout at Florida State University on Thursday. Those killed were not students. Now President Donald Trump’s statement has come out on this incident. In the press conference, when Trump was asked questions about the gun law, he said, “Guns do not shoot themselves but people run.”

Signing on other government orders from the oval office, Trump said, “Look, I have been a supporter of America’s second amendment (right to keep guns) from the beginning. I have always supported it. These incidents are very sad, but do not shoot guns, people run.”

Earlier, when Trump was going to meet Italy’s Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, he described the FSU firing as “shameful”. However, he also made it clear that he is not in favor of any change in US gun laws. He further said, “As far as new laws are concerned, this issue has been going on for a long time. My job is to protect another amendment. I have worked on it before and I will always work to keep it safe.”

The suspect was taken into custody

Officials said that the gun used in this attack was that of 20 -year -old suspected Phoenix Ikner’s mother. His mother Sheriff has been working in the office for a long time. This gun was his old government service gun. Phoenix, who is considered a nominated student in the university, was shot and injured by the police and then taken into custody.

Michael Laler, professor of criminal justice at New Heaven University, Connecticut, said, “There is a fear that anything can happen at any time and whenever this happens, this fear becomes even stronger.”

Us Shooting: Two people died in a shootout on Thursday (April 17) at the US Florida State University (FSU). Officials said that at least five people were injured in this firing. These injured have been admitted to the hospital. The police have apprehended a suspect.

Police say that those who were killed in this attack were not students of university. The health department said that the condition of some injured is critical. On Thursday afternoon, the university issued a warning, stating that the student union is firing and the police is taking action on the spot. Immediately after this, ambulance, fire brigade and police vehicles ran towards the university.

Donald Trump’s statement came out

US President Donald Trump said that he had received complete information about the firing. According to Reuters, he said, “This is a very sad incident. It is sad that such incidents happen.”

Lockdown installed at university

As soon as the news of a gunman was found near the Student Union at the Tallahasi campus of Florida State University, the entire campus was immediately closed (lockdown). More than 42,000 students study in this campus.

Canceled classes

All the classes and programs of the university were canceled on Thursday for caution. University officials asked those who were not on campus, do not go there and stay away from that area. If someone needs help, they should call 911 or contact the police of Florida State University.

Florida Governor Ron Desantis also expressed grief over the incident, saying, “Our prayers are with the FSU family and the state police is investigating the incident.”

Emergency alert was issued throughout the university. In this, students, teachers and other staff were asked to stay in a safe place. In the first message, the university wrote, “Police are on the spot or are going to reach soon. Close all the doors and windows and do not go to them.” Later, it was also said in the alert that all people should stay inside till the next information.