Crime
Video: 1 dead, several injured after shooting at Alabama Tuskegee University Homecoming
Tuskegee University has confirmed that a shooting occurred on its campus early Sunday morning, November 10, which resulted in the tragic death of a person who was not affiliated with the university.
The family of the deceased individual has been notified.
In addition to the fatality, several people sustained injuries, including Tuskegee University students.
These injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery.
Emergency response teams, along with campus security and local law enforcement, promptly secured the scene following the incident.
The Alabama Bureau of Investigations is actively investigating the shooting to uncover further details about the events that transpired.
The university is presently working to account for all students and is in contact with their families to provide updates.
Further information will be shared as it becomes available.
Social media footage appears to capture the chaotic moments of the shooting, including sounds of multiple gunshots and scenes of students fleeing.
Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the response to this incident.
Crime
Ohio Shooting Leaves Suspect and 4-Year-Old Girl Dead, Officer Injured
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OH – A tragic shooting incident in Calcutta on Wednesday afternoon resulted in the deaths of a suspect and a 4-year-old girl, while a police officer remains hospitalized after undergoing surgery.
According to St. Clair Township Police Chief Brian McKenzie, officers responded around 2 p.m. to reports of a suicidal male walking down the street with a firearm.
Upon locating the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Joseph Como, officers attempted to make contact.
“Almost immediately, the man pulled a weapon and opened fire on my officers,” McKenzie stated. “Officers returned fire, striking the suspect.”
During the exchange of gunfire, 4-year-old Rosalie Carey, who was inside a nearby business, was tragically struck by a stray bullet.
She was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries later in the evening, authorities confirmed.
Como was also fatally wounded during the shootout and pronounced dead at the scene.
One St. Clair Township police officer Dakota Wetzel sustained gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a hospital in Pittsburgh, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Chief McKenzie reported that the officer is currently in stable condition and is receiving medical care.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our injured officer and the family of the young girl whose life was tragically lost,” McKenzie said. “Right now, we are working diligently to gather all the facts and keep the community informed.”
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has assumed responsibility for the case and is conducting a thorough review of the incident. Counselors have been made available to support the officers involved.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information regarding the incident to contact the St. Clair Township Police Department.