CAMDEN, Ark. — Update: A 17-year-old from Magnolia was arrested in connection with a shooting that took place on February 12 on the Southern Arkansas Tech University Campus.
SAU Tech Police and the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting at the Highland Dormitory and requested Arkansas State Police's Criminal Investigation Division to investigate.
While on the scene, law enforcement learned that the victim, a 20-year-old Camden man, was receiving care at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Neither the victim or suspect was affiliated with SAU Tech.
One person was injured after a shooting that took place behind Highland Park Hall on the Southern Arkansas University Tech campus on Tuesday night.
The campus was immediately placed on lockdown while emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
The injured individual, who was not a student at SAU Tech, was transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
"The safety and security of our students are paramount. It's deeply unfortunate when incidents off campus spill over and endanger our campus community. Our priority remains the well-being and safety of our students and staff," said Vice Chancellor for Student Services, Dr. Ed Rice.
An investigation is being led by campus police, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, and state police. There is currently no evidence of an ongoing threat to the campus.
"I am proud of the swift action taken by the state police, Calhoun County Sheriff, campus police, and first responders. Thanks to our emergency responders and the SAU Tech Crisis Management Team, we were able to manage the situation effectively and maintain the safety of our campus,” said SAU Tech Chancellor Dr. Jerry Thomas.
Anyone with information related to this incident has been urged to contact Special Agent Justin Starnes at (870)-574-1810 or (870) 643-0230.