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Tuskegee University Shooting
A shooting at Tuskegee University's Homecoming left one dead and several injured.
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Tuskegee UniversityEast Alabama Medical CenterBaptist South HospitalAlabama State Bureau Of InvestigationMiles College
Patrick MardisHal Bentley
- Who were the victims of the shooting?
- The deceased was a male, and an autopsy is planned. The injured included a female student shot in the stomach and a male student shot in the arm; at least ten people were injured according to the Macon County Coroner.
- Where and when did the shooting take place?
- The shooting took place on campus as Homecoming Week was ending, with many people present, hindering emergency response. Tuskegee University Police and the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation are investigating the incident.
- What happened at Tuskegee University during Homecoming Week?
- A shooting occurred at Tuskegee University during Homecoming Week, resulting in one death and several injuries among students and others. The victim was not a student, and the shooter remains at large.
- What actions have the university and other organizations taken in response?
- Tuskegee University released a statement confirming the shooting and the injuries, while also notifying parents and conducting student accountability measures. Miles College also released a statement expressing sympathy and support.
- What is the significance of Tuskegee University, and has there been similar incidents before?
- This shooting follows a similar incident last year at a student housing complex, highlighting concerns about safety on the historically Black university's campus. The university is a registered National Landmark and National Historic Site.