Troy University student confirmed as victim in deadly Troy shooting
TROY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Troy Police Department is investigating after a fatal shooting Thursday night.
TPD says officers responded to the 600 block of Elm Street around 10:41 p.m Thursday following a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive person with a gunshot wound. Officers attempted CPR, but the efforts were unsuccessful. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Carlique Miller of Dothan.
Troy University confirmed to Action 8 that Miller was a Troy University student.
The university sent a statement to Action 8 News, saying:
“A 21-year-old Troy University student from Dothan, Ala., was killed in a shooting at an off-campus apartment complex at approximately 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The incident is under investigation by the City of Troy Police Department. There is no indication of an active threat to campus safety.
The University community is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the student’s family and friends as they grieve. The Student Counseling Center is available to support students affected by this tragic event.”
Two people are in custody in connection to the shooting. Their names have not been released.
Troy PD continues to investigate.
