Georgia shooting: KSU's female student fatally shot on campus by 'armed intruder', suspect detained
KENNESAW, GEORGIA: Officials have confirmed that a student at Kennesaw State University in Georgia was fatally shot by an "armed intruder" on campus this Saturday, May 18.
“Kennesaw State officials can confirm that a female student was fatally shot on campus,” the school said in an alert on its website, “A suspect has been detained,” as reported by Fox Digital News.
KSU issued 'all clear' statement claiming suspect was no longer threat
The school added, “There is no threat to the campus community. Kennesaw State University Police are working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and we will provide updated information once it becomes available.”
A female student was shot at approximately 4 pm. In a previous social media alert, the university stated, “Armed Intruder reported at Kennesaw State. Seek shelter in a secure location until further notice.”
KSU Alert: Kennesaw Campus: Armed Intruder reported at Kennesaw State. Seek shelter in a secure location until further notice.
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) May 18, 2024
By 4:45 pm, the university issued an "all clear," indicating that the suspect was no longer considered a "threat to the campus."
The official page on platform X posted, "KSU Emergency: ALL CLEAR Person was shot on Kennesaw Campus. The suspect is no longer a threat to campus. Avoid the South Campus Housing area due to police activity."
KSU Emergency: ALL CLEAR Person was shot on Kennesaw Campus. Suspect is no longer a threat to campus. Avoid the South Campus Housing area due to police activity
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) May 18, 2024
Laken Riley nursing student from Augusta University killed while jogging
The tragic shooting occurred three months following the death of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Augusta University, who was murdered on February 22 while jogging on the trails near the University of Georgia campus.
Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan national residing unlawfully in the US, has been charged with her murder, described by police as a "crime of opportunity."
Earlier this month, a Georgia grand jury indicted Ibarra on ten counts.
These include malice murder, two counts of kidnapping with bodily injury, two counts of aggravated assault with intent to assault, two counts of aggravated battery, obstruction of a person making a 911 call, tampering with evidence, and being a "peeping Tom."
