Crime
21-year-old Amari Young killed in officer-involved shooting in Auburn
The officer involved in the incident was not injured.
On Monday, Sept. 2, at the request of the Auburn Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an officer‐involved shooting involving an officer with the Auburn Police Department.
The Auburn Police Department responded to a call for service in the 200 Block of West Longleaf Drive in Auburn within Lee County.
During the course of the incident, a suspect armed with a handgun made forcible entry into the residence occupied by an officer with the Auburn Police Department.
The suspect, later identified as Amari Young, 21, was shot and later pronounced deceased.
No officers were injured over the course of the incident.
Nothing further is available as the investigation is ongoing.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.