Albany, Ga. (WDNews) – A tragic incident during Albany State University’s homecoming celebration left one person dead and several others injured on Saturday night, according to the university’s interim president.
CNN reported that the shooting occurred around 8:50 p.m. at the Back to the Yard Celebration Concert, shortly after the homecoming football game. Interim President Lawrence M. Drake II addressed the community, sharing the heartbreaking news and confirming that six people were injured, with one person losing their life.
Albany State University, located about 200 miles south of Atlanta, serves around 6,500 students. President Drake emphasized that the safety of the ASU community is the university’s top priority.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, along with state and local law enforcement, is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Further details have yet to be released as authorities continue their work.
