TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida State University president announced that the student center will be reopened on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. for a period of reflection.
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FSU President Richard McCullough made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). He said in part:
“I have spoken with numerous students across all classes. Our seniors in particular, expressed a strong desire for the Union to be open for their last week at Florida State University,” McCullough said.
Dear FSU Family,
— FSU President Richard McCullough (@PresMcCullough) April 26, 2025
In the wake of the tragic events on April 17, I find myself reflecting on that terrible day and the needs of our community.
Our loss is immeasurable, yet amid the sorrow, we have witnessed the incredible solidarity and support from students, faculty, staff, and…
Investigators said Phoenix Ikner, 20, injured six people and killed two others around noon on April 17 when he showed up on campus with at least two firearms. Five of the six injured victims were discharged, and one remains in “good condition.”
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Leon County’s sheriff said Ikner used his mother’s gun, a former service weapon, to carry out the shooting and that his mother was a school resource officer who has worked for the sheriff’s office for more than 18 years.
In the wake of the shooting, class resumed on April 21 and in-person attendance is not required.
Then, two students started an online petition calling for the school to install locks on all classroom doors. They said they realized the issue after students had to barricade and hold doors closed during the shooting.
The state senate also shut down a House-approved bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase a gun to 18.
