(Rightallegiance.com) – A tragic incident unfolded over the weekend at Kennesaw State University (KSU) in Georgia, as confirmed by the university authorities. A female student lost her life in a shooting incident that took place during a dispute on Saturday in front of the Austin Residence Complex. The suspect, who is not a KSU student, fled the campus after the shooting but has since been apprehended and charged with multiple offenses.
According to KSU officials, the altercation that led to the shooting occurred in the vicinity of the Austin Residence Complex. Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. KSU President Kathy Schwaig expressed her condolences in a statement released on Sunday. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victim’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” Schwaig said.
The university’s police department, in collaboration with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), has been actively working on the case. The suspect, identified but not named publicly, faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. A GBI spokesperson confirmed their involvement in assisting the university’s investigation.
The incident caused significant concern among the KSU community. On Saturday afternoon, the school’s Office of Emergency Management issued an urgent alert warning about an armed intruder on campus. The alert advised students and faculty to avoid the South Campus housing area due to the ongoing police activity. Approximately thirty minutes later, the office reported that an individual had been shot on campus, heightening the community’s anxiety.
By Sunday, the university confirmed that the suspect had been detained by local police, ensuring there was no further threat to the campus. The quick apprehension of the suspect brought some relief, though the community remains shaken by the tragic loss of a student.
This tragic event marks the second occurrence of an armed intruder being reported on the KSU campus this year. In January, a similar report of armed suspects prompted police intervention. Fortunately, that incident ended without any shootings or casualties, contrasting sharply with the recent fatal shooting.
The recent shooting at Kennesaw State University has cast a somber mood over the campus, highlighting the urgent need for continued efforts to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities working diligently to uncover the details surrounding the incident and to prevent such tragedies in the future.