Stray bullet kills student on college campus

A 19-year-old college student walking on campus with friends was struck and killed by a stray bullet early Thursday at Clark Atlanta University, police said.

Jasmine Lynn, of Kansas City, Mo., was struck in the chest when shots were fired during a fight nearby. A Clark Atlanta student who was with Lynn was hit by a bullet on the wrist, treated at a hospital and released, police said.

“One of the friends actually heard the gunshots, actually saw the weapon and told her to get on the ground,” Atlanta Police Lt. Keith Meadows said. “As she was getting on the ground, she got shot in the chest.”

Meadows said Lynn was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where she died.

Meadows said officers believe only one gun was fired, but that it was fired at least six times. He said there may be more than one suspect.

Police said security cameras probably captured the gunfire, but they do not yet have a clear description of the shooter.

Campus officials said they will hold a series of town hall meetings today for faculty, staff and students to give updates and discuss campus safety.