Tragedy Strikes Florida State University: Two Dead, Six Injured in Campus Shooting as Community Mourns Victims

In a tragic incident at Florida State University, two individuals lost their lives and six others were injured during a mass shooting at the campus’s Student Union. The shooting occurred on Thursday, and authorities have since been working to piece together the events that led to this violent outbreak. The names of the victims have not been officially released by authorities, but family members have identified them as Robert Morales, a university dining worker, and Tiru Chabba, a campus vendor.

Robert Morales, 57, was one of the victims killed in the shooting. His brother, Ricardo Morales, shared that their family has faced significant hardships, including the loss of their father in 1982. Their father, a Cuban-American exile and former CIA informant known as “Monkey,” was killed in a gunshot incident that deeply affected the family. Ricardo, who resides in Michigan, expressed his sorrow over the tragic circumstances surrounding his brother’s death.

The second victim, Tiru Chabba, was a 45-year-old father of two. His death was confirmed by a law firm representing his family. Chabba was known on campus as a vendor, contributing to the university community. The shooting has left his family and friends in mourning, as they come to terms with the sudden loss.

The alleged shooter, identified as 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, was injured during the incident and is currently hospitalized. Responding officers were able to subdue Ikner, and he remains under medical care. Meanwhile, the six injured victims are reported to be in stable condition and are expected to recover fully, according to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as authorities seek to understand the motive behind this tragic event.