Two officers were shot and seriously wounded in Americus on Wednesday morning. As a safety precaution, Georgia Southwestern was shut down. The shooting took place around 10:15am.
UPDATE
1 officer has just been pronounced dead. 32-year-old Minguell Kennedy Lembrick, was involved in a domestic dispute when he shot the officers.
Source: WRBL
ORIGINAL STORY
Students are being told to remain locked down. None of them have been injured. The suspect is still at large at this point. Americus Police Chief Mark Scott says they are looking for Miguell Hembrick.
A shooting has taken place off campus near the south side of the Griffin Bell Golf Course. Students, faculty & staff should remain in place
— Georgia Southwestern (@GaSouthwestern) December 7, 2016
No new information. Please remain sheltered in place.
— Georgia Southwestern (@GaSouthwestern) December 7, 2016
No students have been harmed in shooting. Two police officers are injured: 1 GSW Public Safety Officer and 1 local law enforcement officer.
— Georgia Southwestern (@GaSouthwestern) December 7, 2016
Suspect still at large. Please remain sheltered in place.
— Georgia Southwestern (@GaSouthwestern) December 7, 2016
The order to remain sheltered in place is still in effect.
— Georgia Southwestern (@GaSouthwestern) December 7, 2016
Regarding the off-campus shooting, please remain sheltered in place.
— Georgia Southwestern (@GaSouthwestern) December 7, 2016
