Tuskegee University is canceling classes for the remainder of the week as ALEA continues investigating a Sunday shooting that left one victim dead and 16 injured.
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.
“Dr. Mark A. Brown, President and CEO of Tuskegee University, has met with parents, students, faculty and staff this week during Town Hall sessions to allow each group to express their concerns after the tragedy this weekend. He was intently focused on the safety concerns and the need for continued mental health support,” Thonnia Lee, a spokeswoman for Tuskegee University, said in a statement on Tuesday. “As a result, classes will be canceled for the remainder of the week to give students an extended period of healing. They are reminded to take advantage of the mental health services available either in person or virtually to help them process this experience. Students have access to counselors 24/7 by calling 888-850-4301 and should use that service as needed or contact Student Health.”
She continued, “Faculty and staff, who are also asked to be mindful of their mental health needs, are asked to return to campus on Wednesday. Employee insurance includes an employee assistance program (EAP) and employees have up to five free virtual professional counseling sessions for emotional assistance by calling 1-888-475-3827.”
“The administration is coordinating additional security procedures and the process and method for completing instruction for the remainder of semester. Additional updates will be provided as soon as they are available,” Lee added.
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