A student was shot and killed on the campus of Kennesaw State University (KSU) in Georgia on Saturday, NBC News reported.
Tragedy struck KSU when a female student was shot dead during a conflict. according to Go to NBC News. The incident prompted an immediate response by the university’s Office of Emergency Management. issued It issued a warning about armed intruders and advised students to avoid residential areas on South Campus due to continued police activity.
KSU Alert: Kennesaw Campus: Armed intruder reported at Kennesaw State University. Please seek shelter in a safe location until further notice.
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) May 18, 2024
About 30 minutes later, I went to the office. report Students have been advised to avoid residential areas on South Campus as police continue to investigate a shooting on campus. (Related: 2 teenagers injured in late night shooting at Bowie State University)
KSU Emergency: All shot on Kennesaw campus. The suspect is no longer a threat to campus.Avoid residential areas of South Campus due to police activity
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) May 18, 2024
By Sunday, the university confirmed that local police had taken the suspect into custody and ensured there was no further threat to the campus community. According to the newspaper, authorities quickly responded to the shooting at KSU, identified the suspect and charged him with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
KSU President Kathy Schweig released a statement Sunday expressing the university’s condolences. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the victim’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” KSU President Kathy Schweig said in her statement, according to NBC News.
