Classes Cancelled After 4 Injured in Tuskegee Shooting

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(TNS) -The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is conducting a probe into what led to a weekend shooting at Tuskegee University.

According to the Macon County Emergency Management Agency, the incident happened at about 12:48 a.m. Sunday.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Office and Tuskegee police were dispatched to assist Tuskegee University police on a shots fired call.

They found two people wounded, one with life-threatening injuries and one subject who was treated and released from an area hospital, EMA said.

WSFA is reporting that the shots came at an “unauthorized party” at the West Commons student housing complex. A university spokesperson told the station that two students were also injured trying to leave the area.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, Franklin police and Tuskegee Fire all assisted.

EMA Director Frank Lee said “crime does not discriminate based on where you are.”

“Moreover we realize that gun crime can strike and take a toll on any given community,” Lee said. “Unfortunately Tuskegee University was impacted this past weekend and the response was good.”

Tuskegee University President Charlotte P. Morris said classes are cancelled today to let students seek counseling.

“This is a time for us to work together to support each other and our students as One Tuskegee,” Morris said. “I thank the entire campus community for pulling together to ensure the wellbeing of our students and providing the resources they need.”