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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Classes and business operations are set to resume on Monday at Florida State University after a deadly mass shooting.
In a message sent on Saturday, FSU President Richard McCullough acknowledged that the community is mourning after a tragic event that occurred on April 17 when officials say a 20-year-old gunman opened fire near the student union, killing two people and wounding six others.
“Classes and business operations will resume Monday, April 21. I know it won’t feel like a normal week. It’s the last one before finals, and many of you are still processing what happened. Please take care of yourself.”
Investigators identified the gunman as Phoenix Ikner, who the Leon County sheriff said was the son of a deputy and is also a student at the university.
The two men killed in the shooting were not students. One of the victims worked with the dining program on campus, his employer confirmed to News 6.
For those in need of support, the university urged students to reach out to their instructors for assistance with classwork or accommodations. Faculty and staff are encouraged to connect with their deans or supervisors for guidance.
Students seeking mental health support can contact the Counseling & Psychological Services team at (850) 644-TALK (8255). Additionally, the Victim Advocate Program offers free, confidential, and compassionate assistance to FSU students. They can be reached 24/7 at (850) 644-7161, via text at (850) 756-4320, or by email at Victims-Advocate@fsu.edu.
Employees requiring assistance are encouraged to contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at (850) 644-2288 for free, professional counseling services.
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