One Person Shot Early Sunday at Arkansas State University

JONESBORO, Ark. — An active shooter alert was sent out overnight at Arkansas State University after a shooting injured one.

According to AState CIO Todd Clark, just after midnight Sunday, April 26, authorities received a 911 call reporting shots fired at a gathering at Unity Park on the Arkansas State University campus. Jonesboro Police Department and Arkansas State University Police Department were on scene and actively investigating.

One female victim has been confirmed with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the lower leg. Additional reports indicate minor injuries, including scrapes and scratches, as the crowd dispersed.

At this time, police believe the incident was isolated, and there is no broader threat to the campus community.

The public is asked to avoid the Unity Park area while the investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact University Police at (870) 972-2093.