Universities are places where students should feel safe, make their skills and prepare for the future. Unfortunately, in fresh years, strelans at universities have become increasingly common. 1 specified tragic event was the shooting that occurred at Florida State University (FSU).
The shooter was Phoenix Ikner, the boy of the local deputy sheriff, Jessica Ikner, who had access to his mother's service weapon. A man shot respective people close a student building before being overpowered by police and hospitalized. Tallahassee Memorial infirmary confirmed the admission of six injured people, 1 of whom is in critical condition.
According to information provided by CNN, a firearm was found in the student association building and another weapon was besides secured in the suspect's car. The head of the FSU police, Jason Trumbower, reported that the fatalities were not university students, but the fishy was most likely a college listener. The shooting took place in the morning.
Florida's Governor, Ron DeSantis, announced that the shooter would endure severe legal consequences. president Donald Trump described the shooting as “a disgrace”, but noted that he did not intend to push fresh rules on firearms control. He besides expressed a affirmative opinion of the university and its surroundings.
Leon region Sheriff Walter McNeil identified the perpetrator as Phoenix Ikner. His mother, Jessica Ikner, is an worker of the sheriff's office with over 18 years of experience. McNeil revealed that the fishy had been a associate of the youth advisory board of the sheriff's office for many years and participated in many training programs organized by this institution.
According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 230 shootings took place in schools and colleges in the United States between 2009 and 2018. At that time, over 140 people were killed and more than 300 were injured. Shooting at universities is increasingly common and requires urgent preventive action.
Florida State University is 1 of the best colleges in the United States, with over 40,000 students. The university is known for its advanced quality education and research. Unfortunately, the shooting at this university shows that even the best universities are not risk-free.
In order to prevent college shootings, the national government and state authorities should introduce stricter rules on firearms control. In addition, universities should increase campus safety by expanding the number of guards and surveillance cameras.
Shooting at Florida State University is simply a tragedy that should not happen again. It requires immediate action by authorities and society to prevent akin events in the future.
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A tragic shooting at Florida State University
