Updated at 5:20 p.m. to include statements from the AUM Police.
A shooting on the campus of Auburn University at Montgomery today left one injured, according to the AUM Police Department.
The shooting happened in a parking lot of the North Commons residence hall on the northern end of the University campus, police said. Police said an altercation occurred in the lot shortly after noon between two people who were not AUM students.
Police responded to a call about a fight. During the fight, one person who was involved pulled a gun and fired one shot at the other person involved. The shot resulted in a non-life-threatening injury.
The suspect, who police said fired the shot, is currently in custody, and one victim was transported off campus to a hospital.
Police said the incident was under control within minutes with the help of Montgomery Police. The suspect is currently being interviewed.
"I would like to commend our AUM Police for their poise and composure in handling an unfortunate shooting on campus today," said AUM SGA President Ethan Gregory in a Facebook post. "Thanks to our campus police, everyone is alive, the suspect is in custody and the sense of safety has returned to campus."
AUM Police and the Montgomery Police Department are investigating the shooting.
"I am proud of AUM's commitment to keeping everyone on campus safe," said AUM Police Operations Chief Brenda Mitchell. "Not only did our police respond swiftly and effectively, but a member of our campus health services team volunteered to be on hand to render medical aid if necessary, as well."
This story will be updated as more information becomes available
The AUM Police Dept. is handling the investigation. An alert was sent to students that the incident occurred & that it was safe to return.
— Auburn Montgomery (@aumontgomery) September 9, 2016
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