Identity of Second Victim in Florida State University Shooting Unveiled

The identity of the second individual who tragically lost their life during Thursday's shooting at Florida State University's (FSU) main campus has been confirmed by authorities. The victim, Tiru Chabba, was a 45-year-old husband and father of two from Greenville, South Carolina. Chabba was on campus for work-related duties as a regional vice president of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, a company providing dining services to the university, when he fell victim to the gunfire.

"Tiru's family is living a nightmare," stated attorney Bakari Sellers. "Rather than celebrating Easter with friends and family, they are enduring a nightmare where this loving father and devoted husband was taken in a senseless and preventable act of violence," he elaborated.

The shooting, which resulted in two fatalities and at least six injuries, was carried out by Phoenix Ikner, a 20-year-old student, who began firing near the Student Union, instilling panic among the nearly 40,000 students on campus. The firearm used in the attack was registered to his mother, an officer with the Leon County Sheriff's Department. The shooter was subdued by the police and is currently hospitalized under custody. Authorities have yet to disclose the shooter's motives or his current health condition.

During the incident, the university issued an emergency alert instructing students to take shelter in classrooms and dormitories. Although the situation was eventually contained, all classes and events scheduled for the day were canceled.

Tiru Chabba's death is compounded by the loss of Robert Morales, another staff member at FSU, who was a 41-year-old Cuban American from Miami-Dade. Morales had served as the dining director at FSU since 2015 and was a co-founder of a local restaurant, Gordos Cuban Cuisine.

FSU President Richard McCullough expressed his condolences, offering support to the affected community. "We mourn alongside the families and friends of those who lost their lives. We also stand by the injured and everyone suffering from this incident," he stated.

From Washington, President Donald Trump expressed his sorrow over the event, calling it "a disgrace" and "a horrible thing," reigniting the national debate on gun control. The shooting has heightened concerns about the ease with which young individuals can access firearms, even those legally registered by family members in law enforcement.

The tragedy has resonated across the nation, particularly due to the backgrounds of the victims, both of whom were integral members of the university community and were known as committed, beloved, and respected individuals. The investigation remains ongoing as families, friends, and colleagues seek answers amidst their grief.