Crime
17-year-old Rayvon shot and killed by police in Flint
A loaded pistol was recovered from the scene.
A 17-year-old named Rayvon was fatally shot following an encounter with Michigan State Police (MSP) on November 2 in Flint, Michigan.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Martin Luther King Avenue and Pasadena Avenue.
According to statements from MSP, troopers engaged with the teenager, who was reportedly armed at the time of the encounter.
Authorities said that Rayvon attempted to flee when confronted by the officers, leading to a pursuit.
During this pursuit, shots were fired, resulting in the teenager’s death.
MSP officers reported finding a loaded handgun at the scene.
Following the shooting, the MSP 2nd District Special Investigation Unit, along with the MSP Crime Lab, arrived at the location to begin a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation is aimed at thoroughly assessing the actions of all parties involved and gathering any available evidence to determine the sequence of events.
In line with department policy, the troopers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation proceeds.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, with the Michigan State Police working to provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Authorities have identified the suspect in Thursday’s deadly shooting at Florida State University (FSU) as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, the son of longtime Leon County Sheriff’s Deputy Jessica Ikner.
During an afternoon press conference, FSU Police Chief Jason Trumbower confirmed that Phoenix Ikner was responsible for opening fire near the university’s Student Union Building, killing two individuals and injuring six others.
The incident unfolded around 11:50 a.m. on April 17, when the gunman began shooting on the university’s main campus in Tallahassee.
“FSU police responded immediately, engaged, neutralized, and apprehended the shooter,” Trumbower said. Ikner, believed to be an FSU student, was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital following the incident.
Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell detailed the law enforcement response, stating that officers confronted Ikner and opened fire when he failed to comply with commands.
He was subsequently subdued and taken for medical treatment.
Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil confirmed that the suspect is the son of Deputy Jessica Ikner, a veteran of the department with over 18 years of service.
“She has performed her duties with distinction,” McNeil stated, expressing support for Deputy Ikner during what he described as a devastating moment for her and the department.
Investigators revealed that the weapon used in the shooting was a handgun previously issued to Deputy Ikner before she transitioned to a new service weapon.
It was reportedly her personal firearm. Authorities also found a shotgun in Ikner’s possession at the scene, though it remains unclear whether it was discharged during the attack.
“We are continuing to investigate the role each weapon may have played and whether the suspect had access to additional firearms,” McNeil said.
Chief Revell added that Phoenix Ikner had been a “long-standing member” of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Youth Advisory Council and had participated in several law enforcement-related programs over the years.
“It’s not surprising to us that he had some level of access to firearms given his history within the agency’s youth programs,” Revell stated.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Authorities noted that Ikner has so far refused to cooperate with investigators or provide any explanation for his actions.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is assisting in the investigation and has requested that anyone who witnessed the shooting or has relevant information or media uploads related to the incident submit tips through their official website at www.fbi.gov/fsushooting.
FSU remains under heightened security as law enforcement continues to process the scene and gather evidence.