UPDATE: Auburn police officials say they’re engaged in an “active manhunt” for suspect Desmontay Leonard, 22, of Montgomery, Ala.
Here is the raw feed of the Press Conference as well.
ORIGINAL STORY:
What was a rumor on social media last night was confirmed to multiple outlets this morning, as two ex-Auburn football players, Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips, were shot dead at an off-campus party. Current Tigers offensive lineman Erick Mack was shot as well and is currently in the hospital recovering.
According to reports, the alleged shooter has no affiliation with the Auburn football program. As many as seven people were shot in the incident, according to reports.
All three players were part of the Tigers 2010 recruiting class. Christian had suffered a series of back injuries that forced him to leave the program. Phillips had given up the game this past spring. Mack has been thought to be a candidate for playing in the rotation for the offensive line this fall.
The Auburn Police Department will have more information at a 1 p.m. CT press conference, which can be seen live here.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families at this time and we wish those recovering a speedy and full recovery from this horrible tragedy.
