TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) continues to treat survivors of the mass shooting that rocked the Florida State University campus Thursday, leaving two people dead and six others injured.
Hospital officials said several victims arrived at TMH with gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. Three patients required emergency surgery. As of 9 a.m. Friday, two of the injured victims were expected to be discharged by the end of the day. Three others are showing signs of recovery, while one remains in fair condition. All are expected to make a full recovery.
Authorities have identified the two individuals killed in the shooting as Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, both employees connected to campus dining services. Morales, originally from Miami-Dade County, worked as a dining services employee at FSU. His family confirmed his death in an emotional social media post, describing him as a man who loved his job, his wife, and his daughter.
The second victim, Chabba, served as the Regional Vice President for Aramark’s Southeast Division. Chabba had been part of the Aramark organization for over 25 years, beginning as a student manager at Coastal Carolina University in 2000. Aramark issued a company-wide message mourning Chabba’s death, calling him a “trusted colleague, valued leader, and dear friend.”
“This senseless act robbed us of a treasured husband, father, and admired professional,” the company said in its statement. Aramark added that it is providing support to Chabba’s family and grief counseling resources to employees.
TMH also expressed gratitude to the community for the outpouring of support toward its emergency, trauma, and nursing staff, stating, “We are honored to be the hospital providing care to these patients.”
The suspected shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a Florida State University student and the son of a longtime deputy with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Ikner remains hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell spoke at a press briefing Friday morning, condemning the shooting as a “heinous and despicable act of violence.”
“Our hearts are with the victims, families, students, and the larger Florida State University community in the wake of this tragedy,” Revell said. “Sadly, two adult males lost their lives, and five others were wounded by gunfire. An eighth individual sustained injuries while attempting to flee the scene.”
Chief Revell confirmed that the crime scenes have been processed and that the investigation is ongoing. “TPD is committed to bringing justice to the victims in this case,” he said.
Florida State University announced it will host a vigil Friday evening at Langford Green to honor those killed and wounded. The university has also made mental health and counseling services available for students at the Askew Student Life Center, operating from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.