CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 04/17/25
Apr 17, 2025
Scott McFarlane, a CBS News correspondent based in Washington, shares his insights on a tragic shooting at Florida State University, examining the gun control debate it has reignited. He discusses emotional aftermath and legislative moves to repeal gun reforms in Florida. McFarlane also highlights the alarming rise in food insecurity across America, even affecting families with stable incomes, reflecting the harsh realities of rising grocery prices due to inflation. The conversation is both poignant and urgent, addressing pressing social issues.
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FSU Shooting Incident
- The FSU shooter, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, used his mother's former service weapon in a deadly campus shooting.
- Two people died, and six were wounded before Ikner was shot and taken into custody by police.
School Shootings and Gun Law Rollbacks
- Over 394,000 K-12 children have attended a school with a shooting since Columbine in 1999.
- Despite this, Florida lawmakers are considering rolling back gun control laws passed after Parkland.
Parkland Father’s Story
- Tony Montalto shared the heartbreak of losing his daughter in the Parkland shooting and explaining it to her younger brother.
- He emphasized lawmakers passed gun control laws under strong emotion after the tragedy.