RB News World Latest News
Related Articles
Americs Florida University Shooting: Firing incidents are common in America. Such incidents happen here often. Now a gunman has fired indiscriminately at Florida State University. 2 people have died in the firing and at least 6 others have been injured. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. The condition of some of the injured is said to be critical.
20-year-old youth opened fire
The person who opened fire at Florida State University has been identified as Phoenix Ikner. Ikner is 20 years old and there is also information that the young man’s father is in the police. The police have also recovered the weapon used in the firing.
Alarm started ringing
After the firing incident, an atmosphere of fear was seen in the university campus. Some people looked upset and emotional. A person said that he was in the library during the firing. During this time the alarm started ringing. The sound of the alarm meant that there was an active shooter in the university.
‘This is a terrible incident’
After the shooting incident, an atmosphere of fear was seen in the university campus. Some people looked worried and emotional. A person said that he was in the library during the shooting. During this time, the alarm started ringing. The sound of the alarm meant that there was an active shooter in the university. US President Donald Trump has also reacted to this incident. He said, ‘This is a terrible incident, it is sad that such incidents happen.’
Classes and programs canceled
After this incident of shooting in the university, classes and programs have been canceled. People associated with the university administration said that people should stay away from this area. People requiring emergency assistance have been instructed to call 911 or contact the Florida State University Police Department.
Donald Trump’s statement came out
US President Donald Trump said that he has received full information about the shooting. According to Reuters, he said, “This is a very sad incident. Sadly, such incidents keep happening.”
Lockdown imposed in the university
As soon as the news of a gunman near the Student Union at the Tallahassee campus of Florida State University was received, the entire campus was immediately closed (lockdown). More than 42,000 students study in this campus.
Classes canceled
As a precaution, all classes and programs of the university were canceled. University officials asked those who were not on campus not to go there and stay away from that area. If anyone needs help, they should call 911 or contact the Florida State University Police.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also expressed grief over the incident and said, “Our prayers are with the FSU family and the state police is investigating this incident.”
An emergency alert was issued across the university. In this, students, teachers and other staff were told to stay in a safe place. In the first message, the university wrote, “Police is on the spot or will arrive soon. Close all doors and windows and do not go near them.” In the later alert, it was also said that everyone should stay inside till further notice.
