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Two suspects in custody after shooting at SDSU transit center, as police provide all clear

Police said the third suspect believed to be connected to the shooting is not on or near campus. The medical status of the victim is unknown.
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by Madison Cadena • October 31, 2024
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SDSU students walk toward campus as police search the area for suspects

An individual was shot at San Diego State University following an altercation in the area of 5100 College Ave, at around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday.

According to an SDSU police alert, one person had been shot and transported to a local hospital, and at 5:44 p.m. one suspect was in custody. A second suspect is also in police custody and the weapon believed to be used in the shooting has been recovered. 

The university said the individuals involved in the shooting are not SDSU affiliates.

At 7:35 p.m., police asked everyone on campus to remain indoors, as officers were still searching for a third suspect believed to be connected to the shooting. Police followed up that communication less than half-hour later to say the third suspect was not on or near campus and gave an all clear. 

The campus community can anticipate additional police activity.

The victim’s medical status is still unknown.

Evening classes, events and activities have all been canceled for the rest of the night, on Oct. 31.

For any more updates regarding the campus students should download the SDSU safe app.

 

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Madison Cadena
Madison Cadena, '24 -25 Editor-in-Chief, '23 -24 Broadcast Live Producer
Madison Cadena is a third-year journalism student at San Diego State University. She is from Long Island, NY, and knew she wanted to pursue journalism at just 10 years old. Currently, she is the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Aztec and began as a sports reporter. From there she worked with multimedia, photo and social media to become the Multimedia Editor in her Sophomore year. Simultaneously she began her Presidential term for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, where she doubled attendance in her year. Madison is also a member of Kappa Delta and has been a part of the Points Committee, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee. She knew she wanted to gain more knowledge of sorority government, so she currently is on the College Panhellenic Association Board as the Vice President of Programming. In this position, she plans events and helps with governing for over 2,500 sorority women. She is also a new member of the Greek honor society Rho Lambda. Madison is in her third and final year at SDSU, and she is also a School of Journalism and Media Studies Intern, where she helps produce content and works alongside the Program Director Dr. Temple Northup.