By Brianna Wallen
News Editor
photo | Brianna Wallen
Police Chief Makiem Miller in his office at the police station.
According to university police reports released on Thursday, Oct. 10, there is an ongoing investigation into an altercation between two male residents that involves one possessing a handgun.
An anonymous silent witness notification to police reported that a loud pop was heard around 11 a.m. near the West Campus Garage, sparking the inquiry that began on Sept. 30.
Chief of Police Makiem Miller said that he commends individuals using the Silent Witness program.
“It’s great that a university member came forward with that,” Miller said.
Officers also reported that there was a spent bullet casing and a live, unfired round on the ground found on the ground at the scene.
University police reports state that it was discovered that the two resident students involved had previously engaged in a physical altercation two years prior.
It was also found that the prior dispute was the main cause of the confrontation between the two students.
Miller summarized the altercation as: “an isolated incident from two guys that go here that unfolded on campus.”
According to university police, no one was hurt, and there is no current threat to the campus community. The person who is deemed to be responsible has been suspended by the university until the investigation is completed.
While Miller cannot provide extra information at this time due to the investigation, he assured that the safety of residents, faculty and staff are not at risk.
“It is nothing related to Southern,” Miller said. “No one is in danger of being hurt.”
