News Summary
A shooting on the LSU campus during the LSU-South Carolina football game weekend injured two individuals, prompting an alert from campus police. One victim was an innocent bystander, and both suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Following the incident, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry ordered an increase in security measures for the upcoming Texas A&M game. Earlier in the day, another shooting accident occurred involving an 18-year-old man. LSU officials are reviewing security protocols to enhance campus safety in light of these incidents.
BATON ROUGE, LA — A shooting occurred on the Louisiana State University (LSU) campus near Highland Road and Dalrymple Drive, injuring two individuals during the LSU-South Carolina football game weekend. The incident transpired around 8:30 PM, and eyewitness reports suggest that at least two different individuals opened fire.
One of the injured men is described as an innocent bystander, while both victims have been hospitalized with injuries that are not deemed life-threatening. Following the shooting, LSU Police issued a campus alert by 8:40 PM to inform the community of the ongoing situation. As of now, no suspects have been apprehended, and investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
In response to the recent violence, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has ordered the Louisiana State Police to work alongside LSU Police, Baton Rouge Police, and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office to boost security measures for the upcoming home game against Texas A&M on October 25. Governor Landry emphasized that violence and disruption at games will not be tolerated.
The recent shooting was not the lone incident of gunfire on campus. Earlier in the day, an 18-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the thigh while adjusting his pants near Tiger Stadium on South Stadium Drive. This accidental shooting occurred around 5:30 PM, and after receiving medical treatment, the young man was arrested for possession of a firearm on school property and the illegal use of weapons.
Officials are refraining from detailing the enhanced security plan but have stated that the objective is to improve safety protocols for game days. Typically, around 600 trained on-duty police officers from various agencies are present to ensure safety on campus during sporting events.
LSU has consistently affirmed that maintaining campus safety is a top priority. The university utilizes advanced technologies for monitoring and response, a commitment echoed by LSU Police Chief Marshall Walters, who has indicated that improved security measures will be instituted for the Texas A&M game. The LSU community, including its Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard and Interim President Matt Lee, has highlighted the importance of ensuring a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
In light of these recent violent incidents, authorities are currently reviewing existing safety protocols and resources to enhance the protection of the LSU community. Enhanced security for the upcoming game aims to not only reassure attendees but also to discourage any form of violence on campus.
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