Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was arrested on a federal charge of possession of a machine gun in relation to a shooting at Tuskegee University on Sunday morning.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), agents found Myrick in possession of a handgun with a machine gun conversion device. Myrick was allegedly seen leaving the scene of the shooting that occurred on the campus of Tuskegee University.
According to ALEA, an 18-year-old juvenile was confirmed deceased at the scene of the shooting. A total of 16 individuals were injured in the shooting. Twelve were wounded by gunfire and transported to area hospitals in Montgomery and Lee counties. Four other individuals sustained injuries that were not related to gunfire.
ALEA is asking for the public's assistance in this case. Anyone with information is asked to please submit tips at 1-800-CALL-FBI and upload any digital files regarding this incident online at: fbi.gov/tuskegeeshooting24.
Tuskegee University has announced that all classes on Monday will be canceled as law enforcement continues to process the scene.
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