One person died and more than a dozen others were injured in the shooting at Tuskegee University. alabama early Sunday morning, according to officials and the school. The incident occurred as the historically black university celebrated the end of its 100th homecoming weekend.
The school said in a statement obtained by CBS News that the person who died was not affiliated with Tuskegee University, adding that the person's parents had been notified. Police said the shooting victim was an 18-year-old.
Twelve people, including Tuskegee University students, were injured in the shooting and were airlifted to East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery. Four others were injured in the incident, but not by the shooting, officials said.
According to the university, emergency responders secured the scene with the help of campus officials and local law enforcement. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the shooting, which remains active.
“The university is in the process of completing student accountability and notifying parents. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” the university said.
It is unclear whether any suspect or suspects have been identified in the shooting. Alabama law enforcement agencies, including the State Bureau of Investigation, said in a news release issued just before noon Eastern Time on Sunday that no arrests had been made.
“At approximately 1:40 p.m., special agents received a report of multiple individuals shot on the campus of Tuskegee University,” the agency said, adding, “They are still gathering information regarding the sequence of events and investigating.” were in the process, which ultimately happened.” For shooting.”
The university announced Sunday afternoon that classes would be canceled on Monday “to ensure that officials and their law enforcement partners are able to continue the investigation as smoothly as possible.”
A message from the university to the Tuskegee community said, “After such a joyous weekend, the administration joins students in mourning this incident and will have grief counselors available in chapel on Monday for students who wish to come together and discuss That's what happened.” , “Students should not hesitate to seek help through the Student Health Center if they choose to do so privately.”