Prosecutors Seeking Death Penalty for FSU Shooting Suspect Phoenix Ikner

Prosecutors seeking death penalty for FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner

Prosecutors have filed paperwork to seek the death penalty against the Florida State University student accused of opening fire on the school's main campus, killing two people and injuring several more.

Accused FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner 'stands mute;' lawyer enters not guilty plea

Phoenix Ikner, alleged gunman in the April 17 mass shooting at Florida State University, decided to "stand mute" in the criminal case against him.

FSU Shooter Stands Mute

Phoenix Ikner, the accused gunman in the April 17th mass shooting at Florida State University, has chosen to stand mute in his criminal case. That means he refused to enter a plea to the charges against him, including two counts of first-degree murder. Under Florida law, his public defender was allowed to enter a not guilty plea on his behalf, which he did on June 5. Ikner’s legal team also waived his right to a speedy trial and to arraignment, …