American University Fire: 2 Death, 6 injured

Washington, April 18 (IANS). Two people were killed and six people were injured in a shooting on Florida State University (FSU) campus. Police gave this information at a press conference. The injured and accused of attack was admitted to a nearby hospital. Officials said police caught the suspect after he shot. Walter McNell, sheriff of Lyon County, said the accused in the attack Phoenix Ekner, who is 20 years old. He is a student of the FSU and is the son of a deputy sheriff. Investigation revealed that the suspect used the old weapon of his mother, who was still named after his mother. This weapon was found on the spot. He also had a gun. Sheriff said that deputy sheriff has worked with the agency for the past 18 years and that he has always served in a brilliant way. Sheriff McNell said it was a matter of regret that the son of the deputy sheriff used the weapon. He said that the accused shooter Leon County Sheriff has long been part of the young office of the office and that he participated in many training programs. Sheriff said he was very attached to the office of the Sheriff of Leon County. Police said both the people who lost their lives in the shooting were not students. His names have not yet been mentioned. The Talhasi police said around 3:15 pm that afternoon that the campus was secured, but many police agencies are still on the spot for investigation. FSU tweeted that there was no danger now. The university said that the student association and a few other buildings of the campus should be avoided as they are still considered a crime site. Fsu said police acted at 12:01 information about the shooter who is active in the student union environment. Police later reported that the attacker started shooting at about 11:50 p.m. The school issued a warning to the people present on campus, saying, “Go to a safe place and wait for the following instructions.” The university advised students to close all doors and windows and stay away from them. -Ians shk/kr