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Shooting reported Saturday night
Late night shooting in AuburnThe shooting happened around 11pm Saturday at the University Heights apartments, a large complex near the Auburn University campus, where many of Auburn University's students and athletes live. Witnesses say there was apparently a party happening near the complex's pool, and an altercation occurred. At some point, shots rang out. -
Auburn Police and Auburn University officials hold press conference
Auburn Police and Auburn University officials held a press conference
The media waited to hear from Auburn Police and university officials regarding Saturday night's shooting incident at the University Heights apartment complex. -
Auburn University President Jay Gogue releases statement
“We’re deeply saddened about last night’s tragic events that impacted the Auburn community and the Auburn family. Our heart-felt condolences go out to the victims and their families. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We’re in constant contact with area authorities and will continue to assist in any way possible. Our attention is now focused on providing care and support to those touched by this tragedy.” -
Confirmed that two former Auburn University players died as a result of the shooting
Chizik reacta to deaths of former Auburn playersTwo former Auburn University were confirmed dead as a result of the shooting that occurred Saturday night at the University Heights apartment complex. -
Police are searching for 22-year-old Desmonte Leonard
Police search for two people of interest and Desmonte Leonard after Saturday night's fatal shootingPolice are searching the Montgomery area for 22-year-old Desmonte Leonard. He has three warrants for Capitol Murder as a result of the deaths. Police say he is armed and is extremely dangerous. -
Reward offered in Auburn Shooting
Reward offered in Auburn ShootingA $15,000 reward is now being offered in the search of the Auburn shooting suspect, 22-year-old Desmonte Leonard. -
Two arrested in Auburn shooting investigation
Two arrested in Auburn shooting investigationJeremy Thomas was arrested Monday afternoon, charged with Hindering Prosecution. Auburn Police say the 18-year-old is one of three people who fled the scene with the shooter. Another man, 41-year-old Gabriel Thomas, was arrested by Montgomery Police Sunday evening. -
Raid in E Montgomery neighborhood
Search continues after raidAuthorities received a tip Monday evening that Leonard may have been hiding out in a house in Montgomery, but the search was called off early Tuesday morning after finding no sign of Leonard in the home. -
Reward doubled in manhunt for Alabama shooting suspect
Authorities have doubled the reward to $30,000 for information leading to the capture of a man suspected of fatally shooting three men near Auburn University in Alabama after an overnight raid in
Montgomery targeted a residence with nobody home. -
Auburn shooting suspect Desmonte Leonard in custody
Auburn shooting suspect Desmonte Leonard in custodyThe man investigators believe shot six people, killing 3, at an apartment complex in Auburn has turned himself in. -
Coach Chizik responds to shooting
Coach Chizik responds to shootingAuburn Head Football Coach Gene Chizik met with the media Tuesday afternoon and said this is one of the worst things he's ever had to deal with in his life. -
Neighbors react to last night's raid
Neighbors react to last night's raidA late night raid turned up nothing in the search for a man accused of shooting six people.