Police Investigate Off-Campus Shooting
- July 14th, 2019
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*UPDATED*
A suspect was apprehended and charged for the off-campus shooting on July 14th. This case is closed.
Police responded to an off-campus shooting that occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019, in the area around Moe’s BBQ and the federal courthouse at the 2100 block of University Blvd.
Two suspects in an older model black mid-size Chevrolet pickup truck fired multiple rounds into a black sedan. One female victim was struck and has been admitted to DCH Hospital.
The appearance of the suspects was reported to be:
Suspect 1:
Race: Unknown/light complexion
Sex: Male
Height: No description provided.
Weight: No description provided.
Hair: No description provided.
Clothing: No description provided.
Additional info: Possible first name given as “Jeremy” by one witness. Last name unknown. The truck had side steps.
Suspect 2:
Race: Unknown/light complexion
Sex: Male
Height: No description provided.
Weight: No description provided
Hair: No description provided
Clothing: No description provided.
Additional info: Possible passenger in the suspect vehicle
Anyone who has any additional information about this occurrence is asked to call Tuscaloosa Police at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867(STOP). Crime prevention information is published in UAPD’s Safer Living Guide at https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpolice.ua.edu%2Fsafer-living-guide-2-2%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccclark%40fa.ua.edu%7C4cacdd87c36244ceb3b508d708418346%7C63ec59cb94a24e6b8090be2f81176596%7C0%7C0%7C636986949797892135&sdata=5ujVcasc76QlLwrgHopTwQbuv7%2Bad1HY3PW%2B6a5wPKA%3D&reserved=0
Below are some safety considerations for students and community members:
– Be careful and mindful of any valuables you may carry on your person
– Be mindful of your surroundings
– If confronted, give the perpetrator what they ask for. Your safety is more important.
While not required by the Clery Act for timely warnings, some incidents that happen off campus may be sent to the campus community in the interest of public safety.