Officials revealed that Ikner was shot and wounded during the chaos and is currently in custody at a hospital. Multiple weapons were recovered at the scene, including a shotgun and pistol. One of them was found in a grey vehicle believed to be linked to the attack. Students described hearing automatic gunfire, while others witnessed a man carrying a gun fleeing the Student Union. Amid lockdowns and evacuations, terrified students posted videos of hiding under desks and frantically contacting loved ones.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare reported treating six patients, with one in critical condition. The FBI arrived to assist, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Trump both issued statements following the tragedy. FSU canceled all classes and warned students to stay clear of the Student Union, which remains an active crime scene. The campus community, still recovering from a 2014 shooting, now finds itself grappling with yet another devastating act of violence.