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Man Arrested in Spelman College Shooting

By Conaway and Strickler

According to a wsbtv.com report, a 21-year-old man has been arrested for murder and aggravated assault in Atlanta. The man is considered the only suspect in a shooting that took place on the campus of Spelman College on September 3, 2009. Apparently, police believe the man fired six shots into a large group of people, and that one of the gun shots killed a 19-year-old female student from Missouri. Police think that the arrested man was mixed up in a fight on campus at the time of the fatal shooting. The report also mentioned that the slain woman was most likely not an intentional target and was probably hit by a stray bullet. This shooting incident has sparked concern amongst college officials in regards to the security on campus and the safety of teachers, staff, and students...continue to full post

Full post as published by Georgia Criminal Defense Blog on October 08, 2009 (boomark / email).