Crime
One person injured in shooting outside Dillon Walmart
UPDATE: One person was shot in the Walmart parking lot and transported to the Hospital. No further information at this time.
Authorities are looking into reports of an alleged shooting at or near the Walmart in Dillon.
Details remain unclear at this time, but eyewitness accounts describe a tense scene as customers and employees evacuated the store.
A witness inside Walmart during the incident stated that they did not hear gunfire but saw everyone rushing to exit the building.
“Security was helping guide people out of the store,” the witness explained.
Eyewitness accounts suggest a chaotic scene inside the store.
One shopper, who was near the automotive section, recounted hearing multiple gunshots. “I was about 20 feet away when I heard several shots,” the witness said. “Employees immediately rushed toward me and other customers, urging everyone to evacuate the store.”
An ambulance was seen in the parking lot, but there has been no confirmation of injuries or the nature of the incident.
Dillon Police Chief David Lane has been contacted for an official statement, and further updates are expected as information becomes available.
The situation is still developing, and law enforcement is actively investigating.
The Dillon Police Department, already on the premises, responded swiftly to the situation, securing the area and beginning an investigation.
As of now, there are no official updates regarding injuries, arrests, or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The store remains closed as law enforcement conducts a thorough assessment.
Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact the Dillon Police Department.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more details become 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.