Crime
20-year-old male shot on SUNY Morrisville campus in New York
MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — The New York State Police and University Police are conducting a joint investigation following a shooting incident that occurred afternoon on the SUNY Morrisville campus.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., troopers responded to South Hall after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 20-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
The victim, who is not a student at SUNY Morrisville, was transported to Upstate University Hospital for treatment.
His current condition has not been released.
Authorities confirmed that no other injuries have been reported and stated there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.
A command post has been established as investigators continue processing the scene and gathering evidence.
In a statement, New York State Police (NYSP) said additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Shortly after the incident, SUNY Morrisville issued an emergency alert on its official website, notifying students and staff of an immediate campus lockdown and the cancellation of all evening classes.
The message read:
“Lockdown / Evening Classes Cancelled
Campus on lockdown. All evening classes on the Morrisville campus have been cancelled. Students in classes currently are required to remain in place. Please remain where you are until the lockdown has been lifted.”
At 4:37 p.m., Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the situation in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“I have been briefed on the shooting on campus at SUNY Morrisville. New York State Police are assisting local law enforcement and SUNY leadership as they respond to this situation. The campus remains on lockdown until further notice.”
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from state and university authorities.
Coffee County, Ala. — A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting at a residence near Kinston on Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
According to Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, deputies responded at approximately 7:51 a.m. to a reported shooting along County Road 483, just off County Road 89 in the Kinston area.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a deceased individual at the scene.
Officials later indicated the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two individuals, though additional details have not yet been released.
Authorities identified the suspect as Joseph Levi Jackson, who was wanted in connection with the shooting death of his father.
Jackson was initially reported to have fled the scene on foot and was considered armed and dangerous.
The search involved multiple agencies, including the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, Geneva County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), including troopers and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) agents.
State tracking dogs were deployed as part of the coordinated search effort, particularly near Hattaway Road and Charolais Road, off Covington County Road 89.
Jackson was last described as wearing a black and red flannel shirt, blue jeans, and a black baseball cap.
Law enforcement urged residents not to approach the suspect and to contact 911 with any information.
Following an intensive search, Sheriff Byrd confirmed that Jackson was located and taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities have not yet announced formal charges but confirmed that the investigation is being led by ALEA.
The suspect’s temporary flight prompted Kinston School to delay its opening on Monday morning. School officials later announced a full closure for the day out of an abundance of caution.
In a statement, school administrators thanked local law enforcement for their swift and professional response, emphasizing that the safety of students, staff, and families remains their top priority.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue processing the scene and gathering additional information.