Amari Justin Young Obituary, Death: Officer-Involved Shooting in Auburn Under Investigation
Amari Justin Young, a 21-year-old man from Opelika, has been identified as the victim in an officer-involved shooting in Auburn. The incident occurred late Monday night and resulted in Young’s death.
The shooting took place at The Magnolia at Auburn, an apartment complex, around 10:00 PM on September 2nd. A resident reported hearing a loud knocking followed by the arrival of police at the building.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating the incident. The SBI confirmed early Tuesday that the shooting involved an officer from the Auburn Police Department.
The officer was not injured in the shooting. Further details are expected later Tuesday from the SBI. As of Tuesday morning, the Auburn Police Department had not issued a statement.
A postmortem examination is being conducted by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery. Young was pronounced dead at 10:21 PM CT.
The scene of the shooting, a third-story balcony at The Magnolia at Auburn, is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape as investigators continue to collect evidence. A white sheet covers the balcony.
The general manager of the apartment complex assured that resident safety is the top priority and promised that more information will be provided to the community as it becomes available.
The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge later Tuesday. WRBL will update the public as more information becomes available.
The incident has sparked concern in the community, and many are waiting for answers. The SBI is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As the investigation continues, the community is coming together to support the family of Amari Justin Young. A fund has been set up to help cover funeral expenses and other related costs.
