Crime
Police Identify Woman Killed in Southwest Oklahoma City Shooting, Two Suspects in Custody
Oklahoma City, OK — The Oklahoma City Police Department has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in southwest Oklahoma City. The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Jasmin Chavez.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 2 p.m. in the 1400 block of Southwest 38th Street, located between South Pennsylvania Avenue and South Blackwelder Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Chavez critically injured after her vehicle had crashed into the side of Redemption Church, just a few blocks from where the shooting took place.
Chavez was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
According to investigators, Chavez had stopped in the 1300 block of Southwest 38th Street to speak with several individuals when an altercation occurred, leading to her being shot.
In an attempt to flee the scene, she drove a short distance before losing control of her vehicle and crashing into the church building.
Following a swift investigation, authorities arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting: a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl. Both suspects were taken into custody on first-degree murder complaints.
The 19-year-old suspect has been booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center, while the 16-year-old was placed in custody at the Berry House, a juvenile detention facility.
Due to the ongoing investigation and pending formal charges, the names of the suspects have not yet been released.
The Oklahoma City Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact their homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
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.