ALABAMA — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon at an apartment complex in Auburn.
According to the Auburn Police Department, officers responded around 2:18 p.m. on March 2, 2026, to a report of shots fired in the 500 block of Shelton Mill Road. When officers arrived, they located a man inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional for medical treatment. His condition has not been released.
As a precaution, nearby schools were placed in a secure state. That measure has since been lifted after investigators determined the suspect fled the area in a vehicle.
Police remain on scene and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area until further notice.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Auburn Police Department at (334) 501-3100. Tips can also be submitted by calling or texting (334) 246-1391 or by emailing police@auburnalabama.org.
