Two people were killed and six more were injured after a 20-year-old politics student opened fire on a Florida State University campus on Thursday afternoon, prompting chaos and a lockdown.
All of the victims were being treated at Florida’s Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, having been rushed there in serious conditions as the attack unfolded. During the incident, a statement shared by TMH said it was “actively receiving and caring for patients” related to the attack, but did not have further information to share.
The suspected gunman, Phoenix Ikner, was also treated at the hospital and was later taken into custody. Police later revealed at a press conference that he was the son of a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.
Tallahassee Police Department chief Lawrence Revell confirmed that the two deceased victims were not students, Revell said, although he did not reveal further details or their identities.
TMH provided an update on the condition of the victims on Friday, with Dr Brett Howard telling reporters that despite the horrific circumstances, things had gone “smoothly.”
“This is, unfortunately, a thing that we train for, although we hope it won’t occur,” he said. “But we were prepared… We do feel that all will make a full recovery.”
Here’s what we know:
Robert Morales
Robert Morales, a father, husband and employee of FSU who worked in dining services, was one of the victims, a family member confirmed to News6 WKMG.
Morales’ older sibling wrote on X that Morales “loved his job as FSU and his beautiful Wife and Daughter.”
Morales also served as an assistant coach the Leon High School football team. The Leon High School Athletics Department also confirmed his death in a statement, saying he led the team with “dedication, integrity and a true passion for mentoring young athletes.
“His commitment to the game and to shaping the lives of his players extended far beyond the field. He was a trusted coach, a respected colleague, and a cherished friend to many,” the athletics department said.
“The loss of Coach Morales is deeply felt by all of us at Leon High School, especially during this difficult and tragic time. Our hearts are heavy, and we will join the broader Tallahassee community in mourning his passing.”
Morales was also a founding member of a well-known restaurant in Tallahassee called Gordos, the owner told a local news outlet. The owner said they were “deeply saddened” by the tragedy.
Ariana Baio contributed to this report.
