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Shooting in Auburn, Alabama claims 'multiple victims' Shooting in Auburn, Alabama, leaves three dead
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A shooting at an apartment complex in Auburn in the US state of Alabama has claimed "multiple victims", police say. A shooting at an apartment complex in the US city of Auburn, Alabama, has left three people dead and another three wounded, police say.
The attack occurred on Saturday night at the University Heights complex, home to many students from the nearby Auburn University. The attack happened during a party at the University Heights complex, home to many students from the nearby Auburn University.
Police have not given further details, but are expected to release a statement later. They are said to be looking for a gunman. Two of those killed were former Auburn University football players.
Several emergency vehicles were seen attending the scene. Police have charged a man, named as Desmonte Leonard, with murder but say he has not yet been captured.
Auburn police chief Tommy Dawson told an Alabama newspaper that officers had been called to the scene on Saturday night. At a news conference, Auburn Police Chief Tommy Dawson said former university football players Edward Christian and Ladarious Phillips were killed. He named the third victim as Demario Pitts.
He had no comment on the number of dead or wounded, or whether anyone was in custody over the incident. Mr Dawson said current football player Eric Mack was among those wounded.
Local television station WTVM is reporting that three people have died and two others were seriously injured in the attack. "This is a trying time, not only university students and athletes, but it's young people. It's six young people that have been shot. As you can tell, the community is shaken by this and grieving today," Mr Dawson said.
The shooting happened directly in front of the complex's main office, according to local newspaper the Birmingham News. Witnesses said the shooting broke out following an argument at a pool party on Saturday night.
Emergency vehicles converged on the apartment complex and the building was swathed in yellow police tape.
Witnesses said the shooting appeared to have taken place in an archway near the apartment complex information centre, near the edge of a car park. Several uniformed police officers were guarding the area.
Auburn is the largest city in eastern Alabama with more than 50,000 people. Some 25,000 students attend Auburn University.Auburn is the largest city in eastern Alabama with more than 50,000 people. Some 25,000 students attend Auburn University.