FSU mass shooting: Everything we know so far
The gunman, believed to be a 20-year-old student, was shot by police on campus, taken into custody, and transported to the hospital as well, police said.
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Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
FSU shooting suspect has been identified. Here's what we know.
The FSU shooting suspect, identified by police as Phoenix Ikner, was at the center of a custody battle between his birth parents, CBS News has learned.
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Florida State University student Reid Seybold told CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers that he knew the mass shooting suspect from a political club at a former college. Seybold claims the alleged gunman was asked to leave the club after espousing white supremacist rhetoric, though he said he isn't "going to speculate" on the motive behind Thursday's deadly shooting and whether his views played a role. CBS News has not independently verified these claims.
FSU shooting victims to make full recovery
The six people wounded in the mass shooting at Florida State University are expected to make a full recovery, the staff at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said Friday. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Kati Weis break down the new details released during the news conference.
New details on FSU shooting victims
New details have emerged about some of the victims in the Florida State University mass shooting. Two people were killed and six others were injured when a shooter opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday, police said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the investigation.
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Investigation into FSU shooting underway
Students will be allowed to return to Florida State University's campus on Friday, a day after a shooter opened fire, killing two people and injuring six others. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Tallahassee.
What we know about the FSU shooting suspect
Two people were killed and six others were hurt in a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, police said. The suspect has been identified as a 20-year-old student and son of a sheriff's deputy, according to police. CBS News' Kati Weis and Natalie Brand have the latest details on the case. Mary Ellen O'Toole, a retired FBI special agent and behavioral profiler, joins with more analysis.
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Videos, witnesses depict FSU shooting scene
A suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Authorities say two people are dead. CBS News Tallahassee affiliate WCTV journalist Jacob Murphey has the latest.
What to know about FSU shooting suspect
A mass shooting at Florida State University on Thursday killed two people and at least five were injured, according to police. A sheriff's deputy's son is in custody, police say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more on the suspect and Willie James Inman reports on the White House's response.
A timeline of the FSU mass shooting as events unfolded
FSU officials canceled all classes and business operations on the main Tallahassee campus through Friday.
Shooting suspect identified as deputy's son
Police gave an update about the Florida State University shooting on Thursday, saying two people were killed in the incident. The suspected shooter was identified as 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner, son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy. John Dickerson anchored CBS News' special report.
FSU: Students can return to residence halls
Florida State University has given students a green-light to return back to their residence halls after a shooting on campus. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Student describes chaos of FSU shooting
Florida State University student Ben Veytsman ran for an elevator and took cover in a staff lounge when he heard about the shooting on campus. He joins CBS News to talk about his experience.
What we know about the FSU shooting
Multiple people are hospitalized after a shooting in the area of the student union at Florida State University. CBS News Miami reports that a suspected gunman has been apprehended.
Student describes FSU shooting
Ryan Cedergren is a student at Florida State University. He joined CBS News 24/7 to discuss Thursday's shooting on campus.
Trump comments on FSU shooting
An alleged gunman is in custody after a shooting at Florida State University. President Trump commented from the Oval Office, saying he was briefed on the incident. Following the president's remarks, CBS News Miami and CBS News 24/7 heard remarks from students on campus.
Alleged FSU gunman reportedly shot by police
A law enforcement source says the shooting suspect at Florida State University is in custody. CBS News Miami reports they were shot in an exchange of gunfire with police. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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