Student Shot

One injured by firearm on campus after Saturday night football game

The Troy University Police Department (TUPD) responded to an emergency Saturday night, in which a female student sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. 

The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. directly in front of the Trojan Fitness Center, just off George Wallace Drive, shortly after Troy’s season-opening football win over Nicholls State on campus. 

Anna McKnight, a senior rehabilitation and disabilities studies major from Montgomery, Alabama, was nearby when she heard the commotion. TUPD said a single shot was fired. 

“I saw a group of people crowding together,” McKnight said. “I heard two loud pops, and I didn’t think anything of it. 

“I thought it was firecrackers, but then people started running. I knew something was wrong when that happened.” 

At 9:30 p.m., an Omnilert alert was sent out notifying students of an active emergency and advising them to avoid the area and seek shelter. 

“Within maybe a minute, five police cars showed up along with an ambulance and a firetruck,” McKnight said. “The police told everyone to back away from Tailgate Terrace. 

“They closed off the entire area with caution tape. I saw the ambulance take someone away.” 

In a later media release from TUPD, police confirmed a female student had suffered what was believed to be a non-life-threatening injury to her foot. She was immediately transported for medical care.  

At 10:19 p.m. another Omnilert alert was sent out assuring students that there was no ongoing threat, but to stay clear of the Trojan Fitness Center. 

Authorities have not identified a suspect or determined a motive. The case is still under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact TUPD at 334-670-3215.