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April 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM

Highland Park shooter sentenced to life in prison for 4th of July rampage

Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed seven people in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
April 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
VIDEO: Highland Park shooter sentenced to life in prison for 4th of July rampage
April 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Gunmen kill at least 20 tourists in Kashmir, India, police say

Indian police say gunmen have killed at least 20 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
April 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Indian police say gunmen have killed at least 20 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir reports the Associated Press.
April 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Gunman who killed 23 in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso pleads guilty

The gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, has pleaded guilty to capital murder
April 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2019 photo, mourners visit the makeshift memorial near the Walmart in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio, File)
April 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM

FSU shooting latest: Victims identified, police release timeline

The Florida State University community is reeling and police are searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday.
April 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A student kneels at a memorial near the scene of a shooting at the Florida State University student center on April 18, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.
April 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM

Following shooting, FSU students given option not to return for final week of classes

Classes are set to resume on Monday at Florida State University following an on-campus mass shooting last week, but students have been afforded the option to skip them.
April 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Community members, students, and faculty gathered for a vigil honoring the victims of the Florida State University shooting, April 18, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida.
April 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM

2 injured in shooting on Norfolk State campus, police say

The campus is locked down early on Sunday while an investigation is underway, according to ABC News affiliate WVEC.
April 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
April 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM

FSU victims making remarkable strides in recovery

Madison Askins, who was shot from the back, was able to walk a lap around the ICU. According to a hospital spokesperson, the rest of the injured victims are all in good condition.
April 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
VIDEO: FSU victims making remarkable strides in recovery
April 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM

New details about FSU shooting suspect

A former teacher breaks down in tears, remembering the suspect in the Florida State University shooting from when he was a young boy in her fourth grade class.
April 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: New details about FSU shooting suspect
April 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Latest on FSU shooting

A vigil was held for the two killed and six others who were injured.
April 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
VIDEO: Latest on FSU shooting
April 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM

FSU president on school shooting, path forward for students

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with Florida State University President Richard McCullough about the mass shooting that took place on his campus, which left two dead and multiple injured.
April 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
VIDEO: FSU president on school shooting, path forward for students
April 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM

FSU victims identified, suspect identified as stepson of deputy, police say

Father of two Tiru Chabba and former assistant HS football coach Robert Morales were killed in the shooting rampage.
April 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Police: FSU victims identified as suspect identified as stepson of deputy
April 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM

Grad student shot at FSU recounts moment gunman reloaded as she played dead

A Florida State University graduate student shared the harrowing moments she was shot on campus and forced to play dead as the gunman reloaded next to her.
April 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Florida State University shooting survivor Madison Askins, 23, spoke to ABC News from her hospital room on April 18, 2025.
April 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Injured grad student speaks out on FSU shooting: 'I need to play dead'

Madison Askins, 23, one of seven people shot near FSU's student union on Thursday, said she was walking with a friend when she heard gunshots.
April 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
VIDEO: Injured grad student speaks out on FSU shooting: 'I need to play dead'
April 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM

What to know about Phoenix Ikner: Alleged FSU gunman and stepson of sheriff's deputy

The suspect was identified during the press conference as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the stepson of Leon County Sheriff's Deputy Jessica Ikner.
April 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
People evacuate Florida State University campus after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Fla., April 17, 2025.
April 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Doctors at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital give update on victims of FSU shooting

Doctors are saying that all surviving victims are expected to make a full recovery.
April 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: Doctors at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital give update on victims of FSU shooting
April 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM

'Everyone I know is terrified': FSU student and brother of Parkland victim speaks out

Florida State University student Robbie Alhadeff reacts to the shooting at the university and reflects on losing his sister in the 2018 Parkland shooting.
April 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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April 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM

'We have not stopped fighting': father of Parkland shooting victim speaks out

Manuel Oliver, activist and father of a Parkland shooting victim, speaks out following the shooting at Florida State University on Thursday.
April 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: 'We have not stopped fighting': father of Parkland shooting victim speaks out
April 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM

FSU student survives shooting after losing sister in Parkland

When gunfire broke out at Florida State University on Thursday, for some on the Tallahassee campus, the tragedy brought them back to another school shooting.
April 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Students honor the deceased and injured students near the scene of a shooting at the Florida State University student center, April 18, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.
April 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM

2 dead, 6 injured in FSU school shooting

Police are searching for a motive after authorities say the stepson of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire near the student union on the Florida State University campus.
April 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
VIDEO: 2 dead, 6 injured in FSU school shooting
April 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM

FSU shooting: 2 dead, 6 injured; 20-year-old suspect in custody

At least two people were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, authorities said.
April 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Law enforcement work at Florida State University campus after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Fla., April 17, 2025.
April 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM

FSU student who saw gunman fire first few shots recounts harrowing shooting

Members of the Florida State University community will return to the areas in and around the student union building for the first time since Thursday's shooting.
April 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Evacuees watch law enforcement work on Florida State University (FSU) campus after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., April 17, 2025.
April 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM

ER physician on treating victims from FSU shooting

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare's Dr. William Nimmons on treating the victims of the deadly shooting at Florida State University.
April 18, 2025 at 6:31 AM
VIDEO: ER physician on treating victims from FSU shooting
April 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM

At least 2 killed, 6 injured after gunman opens fire at Florida State University

Authorities say the suspect is a student who is the son of a local sheriff's deputy.
April 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
VIDEO: At least 2 killed, 6 injured after gunman opens fire at Florida State University
April 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM

Alleged FSU gunman was son of sheriff's deputy, police say

The suspect was identified during a press conference as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the son of Leon County Sheriff's Deputy Jessica Ikner.
April 18, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The suspect was identified during a press conference as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the son of Leon County Sheriff's Deputy Jessica Ikner.
April 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM

FSU student recounts personal experience: 'This is a tragedy'

David Echavarria was in class during a presentation at Florida State University when an alert notified his class that there was a active shooter on campus.
April 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
VIDEO: FSU student recounts personal experience: 'This is a tragedy'
April 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM

2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at FSU: Officials

The suspect is the son of a current Leon County sheriff's deputy and had access to one of his mother's weapons, according to the sheriff.
April 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
VIDEO: 2 dead, 6 injured in shooting at FSU: Officials
April 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM

'This is not right': FSU student recounts hiding from shooting

Ryan Cedergren, a student at Florida State University, was at a bowling alley in the Student Union when he heard shots fired.
April 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
VIDEO: 'This is not right': FSU student recounts hiding from shooting
April 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Florida state senator talks being in lockdown at FSU

Florida state Sen. Jason W.B. Pizzo learned that two interns were at Florida State University and headed to campus to check on them upon learning about a shooting at the university.
April 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: Florida state senator talks being in lockdown at FSU
April 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Dallas school district police discuss school shooting

At least four people were injured Tuesday after multiple shots were fired at a high school in Dallas, Texas, police said.
April 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
At least four people were injured Tuesday after multiple shots were fired at a high school in Dallas, Texas, police said.
April 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Florida Rep. Neal Dunn reacts to FSU shooting

At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.
April 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: Florida Rep. Neal Dunn reacts to FSU shooting
April 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Student who shot 4 at Dallas high school was targeting specific student, chief says

The chief of police for the Dallas Independent School District says the student who shot four students when he opened fire at a Dallas high school this week was in and out of the building in less than two minutes and is believed to have been targeting ...
April 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Sheriff vehicles sit parked in a lot at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, where police are responding to reports of a shooting in Dallas, Tx., Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
April 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM

President Trump reacts to Florida State University shooting

"It's a shame. It's a horrible thing. Horrible that things like this take place," President Trump said.
April 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
VIDEO: President Trump reacts to Florida State University shooting
April 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM

'You never knew what was going to happen': FSU student describes sheltering in place

Florida State University student Daniella Streety describes sheltering in place during the reported active shooter on the school's campus.
April 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: 'You never knew what was going to happen': FSU student describes sheltering in place
April 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Florida State University student describes scene on campus after reported shooting

Police have responding to the scene, which is near the Student Union, according to an FSU Alert, which had advised students to continue to shelter in place due to reports of an active shooter.
April 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
VIDEO: Florida State University student describes scene on campus after reported shooting
April 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Multiple people injured in shooting at Florida State University: Official

An active shooter has been reported at Florida State University in Tallahassee, according to an FSU Alert.
April 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Multiple people injured in shooting at Florida State University: Official
April 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Man convicted in 2019 Kansas bar shooting that left 4 dead and 5 injured

A man who was on the run for two months after a Kansas bar shooting that left four people dead and five injured has been convicted of eight felonies
April 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
April 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Video shows moment shooter opens fire inside Dallas high school

Officials say the shooter fired "indiscriminately" appearing to shoot one student "point-blank"
April 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
VIDEO: Video shows moment suspected student shooter opens fire at Dallas high school
April 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM

17-year-old allegedly opened fire on students 'indiscriminately' in school hallway

Five students were injured in a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas on Tuesday, police said.
April 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
An undercover Texas Highway patrolman arrives to Wilmer-Hutchins High School, where police are responding to reports of a shooting at in Dallas, April 15, 2025.
April 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM

4 students injured at Texas school shooting, 1 year after incident at same place

A 17-year-old is in custody after opening fire and injuring four other students at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. The incident comes just one year after a similar shooting occurred at the same school.
April 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
VIDEO: 4 students injured at Texas school shooting, 1 year after incident at same place
April 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM

At least 4 injured in school shooting at high school in Dallas, Texas

At least four people were injured after multiple shots were fired at a high school in Dallas, Texas.
April 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
VIDEO: At least 4 injured in school shooting at high school in Dallas, Texas
April 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM

4 students injured in shooting at Dallas high school: Police

Four students were injured in a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas on Tuesday, police said.
April 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Four students were injured in a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas on Tuesday, police said.
April 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Police responding to shooting at high school in Dallas: School district

Police are responding to a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, according to the Dallas Independent School District.
April 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: Police responding to shooting at high school in Dallas: School district
April 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Teen allegedly killed parents in plot to assassinate Trump: FBI

Nikita Casap, 17, allegedly killed his parents to "obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary" to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government.
April 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Nikita Casap is shown in court in the screen grab from a video.
April 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM

Wisconsin teen might not have acted alone in Trump assassination plot: FBI

Federal documents showed the government may pursue conspiracy charges against a Wisconsin teen and others they believe might have known about the alleged plot to assassinate President Donald Trump.
April 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
VIDEO: Wisconsin teen might not have acted alone in Trump assassination plot: FBI
April 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Walmart employee kills 2 co-workers, injures another in after-hours shooting spree

A Walmart employee opened fire at a Georgia store and nearby home killing two employees and injuring a third.
April 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Two people were killed in a shooting by the same individual at a Walmart in Newton County, Ga., and a nearby house on April 11, 2025, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
April 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Walmart employee kills co-worker in Georgia store, wounds person outside sheriff says

Authorities say A Walmart employee shot and killed a co-worker inside a Georgia store and wounded a person outside while the business was closed to the public
April 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
April 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Search for suspect in deadly Virginia mass shooting

Three people are dead after gunshots rang out in the residential area of Spotsylvania on Tuesday night.
April 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
VIDEO: Search for suspect in deadly Virginia mass shooting
April 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Urgent investigation after Catholic priest shot dead in church

Prosecutors work to determine a motive behind the shooting that left a community without its beloved priest of the last 15 years.
April 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
VIDEO: Urgent investigation after Catholic priest shot dead in church
April 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM

Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church

A man has been arrested in the murder of a Catholic priest who was shot at a in Seneca, Kansas, church, outside the residence.
April 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Gary Hermesch, 66, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing Father Arul Carasala, 57, of Seneca, Kan., on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
April 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Priest fatally shot at church

A man in northeast Kansas was charged with first degree murder in the death of Father Arul Carasala.
April 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
VIDEO: Priest fatally shot at church