Three people were killed and at least 29 others injured in a series of shootings near US college communities across five states over the weekend, Fox News reported on Sunday.
The incidents occurred near university celebrations, football events and residential areas, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding each shooting.
Shooting Near Indiana University Homecoming
In Bloomington, Indiana, seven people were hospitalised after gunfire erupted near Indiana University’s homecoming celebrations at around 1:30am on Sunday.
Police detained a man carrying a firearm and recovered a gun and shell casings from the scene. No deaths were reported in the incident.
However, investigators have yet to establish whether the detained man fired any shots.
Six Hospitalised in Delaware Shooting
In Newark, Delaware, at least six people were hospitalised following a shooting on Main Street near the University of Delaware on Saturday night.
Local police launched an investigation into the incident.
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University President Laura Carlson urged the community to support those affected, including victims and witnesses.
“We are all impacted,” she said.
One Killed Near Alabama Football Event
In Birmingham, Alabama, one person was killed and eight others wounded near Legion Field following the Magic City Classic football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.
Nearly 70,000 fans attended the annual rivalry match, which Alabama A&M won 31-28.
Police detained one person for questioning and recovered multiple weapons as part of their investigation.
Teenager Killed Near Illinois Wesleyan University
In Bloomington, Illinois, a 19-year-old woman was killed and seven others were hospitalised after gunfire erupted near Illinois Wesleyan University shortly before 1:25am on Sunday.
Another woman remained in critical condition following the shooting.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined the investigation to assist local authorities in determining what happened.
University of Colorado Student Killed in Boulder
In Boulder, Colorado, a shooting at a home in the University Hill neighbourhood killed a 19-year-old University of Colorado Boulder student and left another person critically injured.
Police believe the violence followed an attempted forced entry into the property. Officers had earlier dispersed a large party in the area.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The shootings across five states left communities mourning the victims and raised fresh concerns about public safety near US university campuses. Investigations into the separate incidents remain ongoing.
