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FSU shooting suspect's complex past comes to light – yet motive remains a mystery

In recent years, Phoenix Ikner became known for far-right, white supremacist rhetoric, classmates said. It’s unclear if that had any tie to the violence.
An investigators carries bags
An investigators carries bags

School Shooting Tracker: Counting school shootings since 2013

NBC News is tracking school shootings that involve active shooters. Here’s what we found.
Illustration of children evacuating school.
Illustration of children evacuating school.

FSU shooting suspect used mom's service weapon and had far-right views, police and classmates say

The 20-year-old is the son of a sheriff’s deputy who had access to one of her weapons, officials said.
Local and state law enforcement agencies work the scene of an active shooter on the campus of Florida State University on April 17, 2025.
Local and state law enforcement agencies work the scene of an active shooter on the campus of Florida State University on April 17, 2025.

Mom arrested for bringing gun to school for confrontation with lesbian teacher

Carrie Rivers, 48, was said to be unhappy with her daughter's assignment about flags, a teacher who keeps a Pride flag on it in class told police.
An Indianapolis, Indiana mom is facing multiple charges after bringing a gun to a school in Decatur Township, Ind.
An Indianapolis, Indiana mom is facing multiple charges after bringing a gun to a school in Decatur Township, Ind.

Suspect in custody after 4 hurt in Texas high school shooting

The injuries to the students at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas were described as serious to not life-threatening. Three of the four suffered injuries from gunfire.
fire department emergency personnel
fire department emergency personnel

Ex-Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help

Simon Glass said his family’s grief was compounded at first by authorities’ initially describing his son as the aggressor in the standoff, which the sheriff’s office later apologized for.
Police Shooting Mental Health
Police Shooting Mental Health

Pennsylvania judge convicted of shooting sleeping boyfriend in the head

Sonya McKnight, a judge in Dauphin County, was accused of shooting her boyfriend in the head and trying to convince him he had shot himself.
Judge Sonya McKnight
Judge Sonya McKnight

4 teens charged in Virginia shooting that killed 3 and injured 3, authorities say

The four suspects were charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with the Tuesday evening shooting.
virginai shooting aerial
virginai shooting aerial

Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law

The court's decision not to intervene means most provisions of the law, including a ban on carrying concealed firearms in "sensitive places," remain in effect.
A sign designating a "Gun Free Zone" near New York's Times Square in 2022 after the Supreme Court lifted the firearms concealed-carry restrictions.
A sign designating a "Gun Free Zone" near New York's Times Square in 2022 after the Supreme Court lifted the firearms concealed-carry restrictions.

Nashville school shooter sought fame in 2023 attack that killed 6, report finds

Audrey Hale, 28, killed three children and three adults at The Covenant School before police shot and killed her.
People visit a makeshift memorial at the entrance of The Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn.
People visit a makeshift memorial at the entrance of The Covenant School in Nashville, Tenn.

Supreme Court upholds Biden regulations on 'ghost gun' kits

The decision means the federal government can regulate the easily obtainable gun parts the same way as firearms bought from specialist stores.
A ghost gun kit is displayed on a table outside
A ghost gun kit is displayed on a table outside

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