A shooting over Homecoming weekend at Albany State University resulted in the death of one person and left five others injured. The tragic event occurred Saturday night on the university’s east campus, school officials confirmed.
Acting President Lawrence M. Drake II stated that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently leading the investigation into the shooting. “The safety of our ASU students, faculty and staff is the number one priority of this institution,” Drake emphasized in a statement issued Sunday.
According to Dougherty County Coroner Michael Fowler, the victim was a 19-year-old man from Atlanta who succumbed to his injuries at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. The Associated Press has contacted Fowler for more details about the victim’s identity.
Albany State University, which has an enrollment of approximately 6,000 students, is dealing with the aftermath of this incident as authorities work to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The university community regrets the loss and asks for greater security measures in the face of this tragic event. More updates are expected as the investigation develops.
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