A violent shooting erupted near the campus of Morehouse College in Montgomery, Alabama, leaving seven people wounded and sparking a major police response in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert confirmed that multiple suspects opened fire in what appears to have been a targeted attack, though the motive remains unclear. "We believe this was not a random act," Chief Albert stated during a press conference.
Students Among the Injured
Among the seven victims are confirmed to be students from Morehouse College, a historically Black institution. All victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police reports.
"Our immediate concern is for the wellbeing of our students and the entire campus community," said a spokesperson from Morehouse College. "We are working closely with law enforcement and providing support to those affected."
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
Police have cordoned off the area around the college as forensic teams gather evidence. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they pursue multiple leads.
The shooting has raised renewed concerns about campus safety and gun violence in communities across Alabama. Local residents expressed shock at the violence occurring so close to an educational institution.
This incident marks one of the largest shootings in Montgomery in recent months and has prompted discussions about increased security measures around college campuses in the area.
