Two people were killed and five injured on the main campus of Florida State University in Tallahassee, according to officials during a news conference following reports of an active shooter April 17.

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil said the shooter was a 20-year-old FSU student and the son of a Leon County deputy. A handgun previously used by the deputy was found at the scene.

The shooter was injured and taken to a hospital, McNeil said, who described the shooting as a “heinous crime.”

➤ FSU shooting: Six injured, one critically; man arrested; campus locked down

FSU’s Emergency Information and Instructions system warned students and faculty about 12 p.m. that an active shooter was reported on the campus near the Student Union. Everyone was advised to shelter in place until further notice.

As of 3 p.m., law enforcement was continuing to clear rooms as the university announced all classes would be canceled through April 18 and all athletic events would be canceled through April 20.

Watch press conference on FSU shootings

Highlights from news conference on FSU shooting

• Two people were killed; five were injured. The two deceased were not students.
• The shooter was apprehended and was injured and believed to be an FSU student. He was taken to a local hospital.
• The 20-year-old shooter, identified as Phoenix Ikner, was reported to be the son of a Leon County deputy.
• The suspect had a handgun previously used by the deputy and a shotgun.
• Tallahassee Police Department will take the lead in the investigation.
• Lawrence Revell, Tallahassee police chief, said there are “multiple crime scenes” with “hundreds or thousands” of witnesses.

Who was alleged FSU shooter? Who is Phoenix Ikner?

McNeil identified the shooter as Phoenix Ikner, 20.

“He’s the son of a Leon County deputy.” The deputy has been with the Sheriff’s Office for more than 18 years, McNeil said, adding “her service to the community has been exceptional.

“Unfortunately, her son had access to one of her weapons, and that was one of the weapons found at the scene. We are continuing our investigation as to how that weapon was used and what other weapons perhaps he may have had access to.”

Phoenix Ikner attended Lincoln High School and was a long-standing member of the 2021-22 Leon County Sheriff’s Office Youth Advisory Council as a high school junior. 

“He has been steeped in the Leon County Sheriff’s Office family, engaged in a number of training programs” held by the Sheriff’s Office, McNeil said. “It’s not a surprise to us he had access to weapons.”

FBI establishes tip line for anyone with information, videos of FSU shooting

The FBI has set up a tip line for anyone with information about the shooting that happened at FSU.

Anyone with video or audio media related to the incident, can upload it here.

FSU heartbroken over shooting that took place

“This is a tragic day for Florida State University,” said FSU President Richard McCullough. “We’re absolutely heartbroken by the violence that occurred on our campus.

“We’re working to support the victims their families and everyone affected by this traumatic event.”

Photos show scenes at Florida State University, where active shooter reported

Threat ‘neutralized’: Get latest updates from FSU Alerts

Get the latest information on conditions at Florida State University via the university’s FSU Alert system.

Shortly before 3 p.m., the system announced all classes would be canceled on April 18 and all athletic events would be canceled through April 20.

At 3:20 p.m., the alerting system reported “law enforcement has neutralized the threat.”

Areas considered to be active crime scenes should be avoided, including:

• Student Union
• Bellamy
• HCB Classroom Building
• Rovetta A&B
• Moore Auditorium
• Shaw
• Pepper
• Hecht House
• Carraway

“Individuals who may have witnessed anything of value should call 850-891-4987.” 

FSU asks people on campus to call loved ones

“Students, faculty and staff are asked to call their loved ones as soon as possible to update them on their status,” FSU advised on its alerting system.

Where is Florida State University?

What to know about FSU’s active shooter policy

Like several other universities and schools, Florida State University has adopted the “Run, Hide, Fight” protocol for responding to an active shooter situation.

➤ FSU students shelter in place: What to know about FSU’s active shooter policy

Run: 

• Have an escape route and plan in mind.
• Leave your belongings behind.
• Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow.
• Help others escape, if possible.
• Do not attempt to move the wounded.
• Prevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may be. 
• Keep your hands visible.
• Call 9-1-1 when you are safe 

Hide:

• Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view.
• Lock door and block entry to your hiding place.
• Silence your cell phone (including vibrate mode) and remain quiet.

Fight:

• Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
• Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.
• Act with as much physical aggression as possible.
• Improvise weapons or throw items at the active shooter.
• Commit to your actions. Your life depends on it.
• The first officers to arrive on scene will not stop to help the injured.
• Expect rescue teams to follow initial officers.
• These rescue teams will treat and remove injured.
• Once you have reached a safe location, you will likely be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned.
• Do not leave the area until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.

This story was updated to add new information.