CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Austin Peay Campus Police and Clarksville Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred on the campus of Austin Peay State University.
On Sunday, October 27, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the 800 block of Hand Village. Based on initial information gathered by University Police, an individual not affiliated with the university had been shot.
The victim was transported to Tennova Hospital, prior to the arrival of the Clarksville Police, where he was pronounced dead.
According to information collected from law enforcement, the victim and potential suspects possibly knew each other in some capacity. Police do not believe this was a random act of violence.
Officers are working through limited and unconfirmed suspect information at this time. Witnesses describe the suspects as two African-American males, one wearing a black hoodie and carrying a handgun. The second suspect was wearing a dark blue sweater, blue jeans, and had a “fade”.
The incident is being investigated by the Clarksville Police Department with assistance from the Austin Peay State University Police. If you have any information, please contact the Clarksville Police, Sgt Newman, 931-648-0656, ext. 5340, Tipsline, 931-645-8477, or the APSU Police at 931-221-7786.