A horrifying incident unfolded at Florida State University in Tallahassee, where a gunman was caught on camera firing at students on a campus green. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media, shows the shooter pacing up and down the green, discharging a handgun at students who were desperately trying to escape. A wounded victim can be seen lying nearby in the grass.
The footage reveals the shooter, armed with a handgun, firing rapidly as terrified students sought cover. Additional video clips show the injured victim, who was later assisted by police officers. These distressing scenes are the latest in a series of violent incidents at the university.
The incident occurred near the student union, where a lone gunman targeted seemingly random individuals shortly after noon. The aftermath of the shooting left at least two people dead and five others injured.
The alleged shooter, identified as 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, is currently in police custody. Ikner was apprehended and taken to the hospital for treatment after being shot by police. Authorities confirmed that he was armed with a handgun and a shotgun at the time of his arrest.
This tragic event has left the university community and the nation in shock, as questions about campus safety and gun control are once again brought to the forefront. As investigations continue, the focus remains on supporting the victims and their families during this difficult time.