Years before being named a suspect in a fatal shooting at Florida State University, Phoenix Ikner sought a fresh start by legally changing his name. He had a troubled family life, with a custody battle leading to his mother being charged for taking him out of the country. Ikner was a honors student and had just transferred to FSU from Tallahassee State College.
Classmates described him as having extreme political views and promoting white supremacist values. Ikner had a history of clashing with classmates and talking about weapons and mass violence. Before the shooting, he allegedly spent an hour in a parking garage before firing indiscriminately at people on campus.
The victims of the shooting were identified as Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, with several others injured, including FSU student Madison Askins. Ikner used a handgun belonging to his stepmother, a sheriff’s deputy. He remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
Ikner’s upbringing was marked by difficulties, including health issues and custody battles. His mother took him to Norway in violation of a custody agreement, leading to legal issues. His father supported his name change, which symbolized a new beginning for Ikner after the family turmoil.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, with authorities investigating what led to the violent incident. Classmates and peers are struggling to understand how Ikner, once a promising student seeking a fresh start, could be involved in such a tragic event.
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