*Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into a tragic shooting that occurred early Sunday morning during the homecoming celebrations on the campus of Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reports that the incident left one person dead and 16 others injured, raising concerns and alarm within the community and the university.
At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, law enforcement was alerted to the shooting. Witnesses indicated that crowds were gathered to celebrate the university’s centennial homecoming when chaos ensued.
An 18-year-old victim was tragically pronounced dead at the scene, while twelve additional victims sustained gunshot wounds and have since been transported to nearby hospitals in Montgomery and Lee Counties. Four others incurred injuries not related to gunfire, further complicating the aftermath of the alarming incident.
Jaquez Myrick, a 25-year-old resident of Montgomery (Alabama), was spotted leaving the scene while carrying a handgun equipped with a machine gun conversion device, according to an official statement from ALEA. Myrick has since been arrested and faces federal charges for illegal possession of a machine gun. The university stated that Myrick was not part of their student body.
In light of the ongoing investigation, the university has canceled all classes for Monday. They have also made arrangements for grief counselors to be available to assist students at the chapel. Tuskegee University emphasized the essential support needed during this difficult time, particularly as many students process the trauma associated with the event.
The shooting at Tuskegee University is not an isolated incident, as it follows a troubling trend of gun violence occurring during homecoming events across the region. Last month alone, multiple shootings were reported, including a deadly incident at Albany State University in Georgia, where one was killed and several were injured, as well as another shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville that left one dead and nine injured.
The Alabama Bureau of Investigation is working alongside federal, state, and local authorities to gather details surrounding the shooting, with hopes of shedding light on the causes and contributing factors of this recent violence. Community leaders, students, and families alike are left to grapple with the implications of this tragedy, as safety on campus becomes a pressing concern.
As the investigation unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of gun violence and the devastating impact it can have on educational institutions and communities.
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