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IACLEA Statement on the Off-Campus Shooting near Georgia Southwestern State University

Randy Burba, President

IACLEAs thoughts are with the Georgia Southwestern State University and Americus, GA community after learning about an off-campus shooting that took place earlier today, which resulted in one Americus police officer dead and a Georgia Southwestern State University officer in reportedly grave condition.

The suspect is still at large, and a massive manhunt involving several local agencies is underway. Reports indicate that a campus lockdown is still currently in place.

According to the universitys twitter feed, a press conference led by Americus Police is set to take place this afternoon.

Americus Police Chief Mark Scott has stated that the two officers were responding to a domestic dispute situation earlier this morning. When they encountered the suspect, shots were exchanged and both officers were hit.

IACLEAs thoughts and support are with the officers and their families.

 

Media Contact:
Gwen Fitzgerald, Director of Communications
202-618-8277 - media@iaclea.org



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