uburn, Ala. – On Sunday morning, at 2:24 am, the Auburn Police Division received a call of shots fired in the 200 block of W. Magnolia Ave. Auburn Police Officers were already in the immediate vicinity of the call dispersing a large crowd. Officers confirmed shots were being fired and located several victims. A 20 year-old male from Tuskegee, AL was discovered deceased, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Additionally, four other individuals were found to be injured from the gunfire. Three victims were transported to East Alabama Medical Center by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.
They are a 17 year-old male from Opelika, AL, a 19 year-old female from Opelika, AL, and a 21 year-old male Auburn University student from Hilton Head, SC. One 16 year-old male from Opelika, AL was also flown to Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center by air ambulance with serious injuries.
Police believe that an altercation occurred just prior to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in the injuries. The incident is is not believed to be a random shooting, police said.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Auburn Police Division at (334) 501-3140 or at the tip line, (334) 246-1391.
