A tragic shooting unfolded at Florida State University on April 17, 2025, claiming the lives of two respected men and injuring six others. The victims, Robert Morales and Tiru Chabba, were fathers with deep connections to their communities and the campus. Morales, a beloved dining coordinator and FSU alumnus, was known for bringing the flavors of Cuban cuisine to students and staff,
while Chabba, a regional VP for Aramark, had served in collegiate hospitality for over 20 years. Both were on campus fulfilling their professional roles when their lives were cut short. The incident left the university in mourning and sparked tributes from colleagues, friends, and family. Morales had planned to meet a friend at the Student Union that day—a routine Thursday meetup that never happened, setting off a heartbreaking chain of events…
