1 dead, 16 injured in Tuskegee University homecoming shooting in Alabama; 1 arrested, officials say

One person was killed and several others, including students, were injured when a barrage of gunfire erupted early Sunday on the campus of Tuskegee University in Alabama, marring the school's centennial homecoming festivities, authorities said.

The shooting unfolded around 1:40 a.m. on the Macon County campus as homecoming activities, including a football game Saturday afternoon between Tuskegee and Alabama's Miles College, were winding down, officials said.

An 18-year-old died at the scene.

One man has arrested and charged with possession of a machine gun in connection to the shooting, authorities said in an update Sunday afternoon.

According to transmissions provided by Broadcastify multiple shooters were suspected to have been involved. Officials have not confirmed.

"There's going to be two shooters at this time, maybe more," one officer said in a radio call, according to transmissions provided by Broadcastify.

The on-campus shooting resulted in "the death of a non-university individual," the university said in a statement released early Sunday.

"The parents of this individual have been notified," the statement read. "Several others including Tuskegee University students were injured and are receiving treatment at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery."

Several videos posted on social media captured what sounded like numerous gunshots being fired and showed people diving to the ground or taking cover in vehicles.

At the request of the Macon County Sheriff's Office, special agents from ALEA's Bureau of Investigation are probing the shooting and working to identify suspects.

"Special Agents are still in the process of gathering and examining information relative to the sequence of events which ultimately led to the shooting. The scene has now been secured by several law enforcement agencies. At this time, no arrests have been made," ALEA said.

University officials added, "The university is in the process of completing student accountability and notifying parents. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available."