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>>Video above is from earlierOne person was arrested following a shooting with multiple victims at Tuskegee University's homecoming celebrations. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency provided an update at 4:30 p.m. Sunday and said Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was arrested and federally charged with possession of a machine gun.ALEA said Myrick was found in possession of a handgun with a machine gun conversion device.ALEA said at 1:40 a.m. Nov. 10, its agents got a notification about multiple people shot on Tuskegee University's campus. Those hurt were transported to area hospitals for treatment. State troopers confirm an 18-year-old died at the scene. We do not know their identity yet.About 1:45 p.m. Sunday, ALEA provided an update and said 12 people were injured by gunfire and taken to hospitals.Another four people had injuries not related to gunfire.Tuskegee University posted a statement on its website, stating the deceased person was not a student, but there were several university students injured.Special agents are still in the process of gathering and examining information to see what led up to the shooting. ALEA says, "The scene has now been secured by several law enforcement agencies. At this time, no arrests have been made."Miles College played against Tuskegee for its homecoming football game on Saturday. The college posted a statement on social media, "Yesterday, Miles College and Tuskegee University faced off as Tuskegee celebrated their centennial homecoming. Today, our hearts are with the Tuskegee family as they face the tragic aftermath of the recent shooting on campus. We extend our deepest condolences to those impacted and pray for healing and justice. Miles College stands with you in this difficult time."Tuskegee University has canceled all classes on Monday, Nov. 11.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
TUSKEGEE, Ala. —
>>Video above is from earlier
One person was arrested following a shooting with multiple victims at Tuskegee University's homecoming celebrations.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency provided an update at 4:30 p.m. Sunday and said Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was arrested and federally charged with possession of a machine gun.
ALEA said Myrick was found in possession of a handgun with a machine gun conversion device.
ALEA said at 1:40 a.m. Nov. 10, its agents got a notification about multiple people shot on Tuskegee University's campus. Those hurt were transported to area hospitals for treatment. State troopers confirm an 18-year-old died at the scene. We do not know their identity yet.
About 1:45 p.m. Sunday, ALEA provided an update and said 12 people were injured by gunfire and taken to hospitals.
Another four people had injuries not related to gunfire.
Tuskegee University posted a statement on its website, stating the deceased person was not a student, but there were several university students injured.
Special agents are still in the process of gathering and examining information to see what led up to the shooting. ALEA says, "The scene has now been secured by several law enforcement agencies. At this time, no arrests have been made."
Miles College played against Tuskegee for its homecoming football game on Saturday.
The college posted a statement on social media, "Yesterday, Miles College and Tuskegee University faced off as Tuskegee celebrated their centennial homecoming. Today, our hearts are with the Tuskegee family as they face the tragic aftermath of the recent shooting on campus. We extend our deepest condolences to those impacted and pray for healing and justice. Miles College stands with you in this difficult time."
Tuskegee University has canceled all classes on Monday, Nov. 11.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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