A 17-year-old girl was shot near Albany State University’s East Campus, prompting a temporary campus lockdown that has since been lifted.
What It Means For You: Albany residents can resume normal activities around the university area now that the lockdown has ended, though police are still investigating the incident.
What’s Happening: The teenage victim is being treated at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for injuries that are not life-threatening.
Between the Lines: Police had a significant presence at Wild Pines Apartments on Sands Drive following the shooting, where witnesses observed one person in handcuffs.
The Big Picture: The shooting temporarily disrupted campus operations as students and staff were instructed via text message to seek shelter and lock doors until authorities determined it was safe.
The Sources: Albany Police Department
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