A shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama claimed one life and left several students injured on early Sunday morning. The shooting happened during the university’s homecoming festivity at the West Commons apartment complex on campus situated at 1200 West Montgomery Road. Shockwaves from the shooting have been sent throughout the campus and its community.
According to the reports, the shooting resulted in the loss of a “non-university individual’s” life. Officials said they have already informed the parents of the victim. Aside from the death, several others, including Tuskegee University students, were injured in the incident. They were sent to East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery for treatment.
Tuskegee University released a statement regarding the tragedy. In the statement, Tuskegee University reported that, “The parents of this individual have been notified. Several others, including Tuskegee University students, were injured and are receiving treatment at local hospitals.” The current condition of the injured victims is still not reported to date.
How Did It Happen?
The shooting occurred early Sunday morning as large crowds had massed on campus for the university’s 100th homecoming. Students panicked as they fled in all directions to find safety when shots were fired. Social media videos captured the scenes of pandemonium with students clutching for safety behind vehicles. One of the onlookers described the scene as “a complete war zone,” adding that it was one of the most traumatic experiences she had ever witnessed.
Law enforcers quickly cordoned off the area, and ABI has taken the lead in investigating the incident. According to Tuskegee University reports, they are already confirming the identity of students who were involved and contacting parents.
A COMPLETE WARZONE 💔
GOD PLEASE COVER TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY ! ONE OF THE MOST TRAUMATIC EVENTS I’VE EVER WITNESSED IN MY LIFE !!#TuskegeeUniversity pic.twitter.com/vqNoS6C9E7— D. Robinson (@onlyone_drob) November 10, 2024
At this point, the authority has not arrested any of the arrestees, and the authority did not clarify to the public why this particular shooting occurred. The university remains on notice to update people once necessary information is released. It remains a very trying moment for university officials who have been left to digest this shooting during a reunion where people were meant to cheer about their achievements.
The shooting in Tuskegee University is just one more in a long list of gun attacks during big public gatherings that have spurred pertinent questions on safety within large groups.
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