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On Sept. 10, 2025, AUPD responded to a call, citing a disturbance on E. Glenn Ave, outside of Chappy's Deli and CVS. On their website, AUPD released a statement regarding the situation. It reads as follows.
"On Sept. 10, 2025, Auburn Police received a report of an assault that occurred in the area of the 700 block of East Glenn Avenue. Opelika Police Department officers made contact with a 36-year-old male victim in Opelika who presented an injury consistent with being assaulted with an edged weapon. [...] the victim was transported for medical treatment for a non-life-threatening injury. There were no calls reporting this incident prior to Opelika Police initiating contact with the victim. Auburn Police responded to the area of the crime and located the crime scene. After further investigation, it was determined that this incident was not random and stemmed from a dispute between parties that were known to each other. [...]"
AUPD is currently investigating this dispute. Anyone with further information on the incident should reach out to AUPD at (334) 501-3100, police@auburnalabama.org or by texting the tip line (334) 246-1391.
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Brychelle Brooks, senior majoring in public and professional writing with a minor in information systems, has been with The Auburn Plainsman since August 2023. She previously served as the Campus Reporter, Opinion Editor and Newsletter Editor. She is currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief.
