A female student at Georgia’s Kennesaw State University was shot and killed on campus on Saturday, May 18, by an ‘armed intruder.’ The incident, which occurred around 4 PM, has been confirmed by university officials. A suspect has been detained, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the investigation. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
The campus community is strongly advised to avoid the South Campus Housing area due to police activity.
This incident comes months after the murder of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student who was killed by Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan migrant who was living in the US illegally. Riley was killed when she was out jogging on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. She transferred from the University of Georgia to Augusta University School of Nursing in 2023.
The university is working closely with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate the incident and provide updates as they become available.
Students and staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to campus police.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
