Tuskegee, Ala (WDNews) – An 18-year-old man was killed and at least 16 others were injured in a shooting during Tuskegee University’s homecoming celebrations early Sunday morning. The victim, identified as La’Tavion Johnson of Troy, Alabama, was not a student at the university.
The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. on the Macon County campus. Twelve individuals suffered gunshot wounds, while four others were injured in the ensuing chaos.
Authorities have arrested 25-year-old Jaquez Myrick of Montgomery in connection with the shooting. Myrick was found leaving the scene in possession of a handgun equipped with a machine gun conversion device and has been charged with possession of a machine gun.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is leading the investigation and is appealing to the public for any information or digital evidence related to the incident. Tuskegee University has canceled classes and is offering counseling services to support the campus community during this difficult time.
This tragic event has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a celebratory weekend, leaving the university and surrounding community in mourning.
