Gunshots at Tuskegee University’s 100th homecoming caught on video; 1 dead, several injured
At least one person is dead and several others are injured after gunshots rang out near the campus of Tuskegee University in Alabama on Sunday morning.
No arrests have been made, as the investigation remains ongoing.
The frightening moments, which unfolded during the university’s 100th homecoming weekend, were captured on video posted to social media.
In a video posted to X, people are seen ducking behind a vehicle while gunshots are heard firing in the background.
“Oh my gosh,” one person said.
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“Get down, get down,” another said.
A spokesperson for Tuskegee University confirmed to Fox News Digital that a shooting occurred on campus early Sunday morning, “resulting in the death of a non-university individual.”
“The parents of this individual have been notified. Several others including Tuskegee University students were injured and are receiving treatment at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery,” the statement continued. “Emergency responders, along with campus and local law enforcement, have secured the scene. The Alabama Bureau of Investigations is conducting an active investigation.”
“The university is in the process of completing student accountability and notifying parents,” the spokesperson added. “Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”
White Hall historic building, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama (Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images)
Tuskegee was celebrating its 100th homecoming this weekend, per the university’s website.
In a later statement, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said its special agents launched an investigation into the shooting at the request of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.
“At approximately 1:40 a.m., Special Agents received notification of multiple individuals shot on the campus of Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, located within Macon County,” the statement said. “Multiple individuals have been transported to area hospitals for treatment and one individual has been confirmed deceased. Special Agents are still in the process of gathering and examining information relative to the sequence of events which ultimately led to the shooting.”
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“The scene has now been secured by several law enforcement agencies,” it added. “At this time, no arrests have been made. Nothing further is available as the investigation is ongoing.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
