CAU sophomore killed in shooting near AUC Catholic Student Center
Morehouse student says he's concerned about safety after deadly shooting close to campus
Police have not yet identified the victim who was shot in the parking lot of the student Catholic center at the Atlanta University Center consortium. The student said it concerned him that something like this could happen so close to home.
ATLANTA - Atlanta Police have confirmed a 20-year-old man was shot and killed near the Lyke House Catholic Newman Center at the Atlanta University Center Consortium. Clark Atlanta University said the victim was a sophomore baseball player from Chicago.
Police cars lined up outside the front of the building to begin an investigation at the taped off scene. Pieces of broken glass can still be seen on the ground in the parking lot.
Officials said that is where they found 20-year-old Jatonne Sterling suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
"We believe this was an incident, possibly an escalated dispute, between he and an acquaintance. So, it's not going to be random, it seems to be targeted," Lt. Germain Dearlove told FOX 5.
A spokesperson from CAU sent condolences to the family, friends and teammates of Sterling.
A member of the Catholic Clergy came out to the scene Tuesday evening to bless the site of the shooting.
This investigation remains ongoing.
What is the Lyke House Catholic Newman Center?
The Lyke House Catholic Newman Center services Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College and Georgia State University.
Its mission is to "establish spiritual, academic, and faith development," while focusing on "missionary disciples and peer evangelizers in the digital age," according to its website.
In addition to holding mass, the center hosts concerts, lectures, sermons, organizes pilgrimages, outreaches, and other community events.
It also offers peer-to-peer help and other spiritual guidance.
The center is also adjacent to Brawley Hall, a dorm for Clarke Atlanta University students.
What is the AUC?
The Atlanta University Center Consortium is the world’s largest private institutions of higher education consortia consisting of Historically Black Colleges and University.
Its members include Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College – all of which are adjacent to one another.
The roots of the AUC date back to the 1860s with the formation of Atlanta University and Clark College, which would merge more than a century later, as well as Morehouse College. Spelman College would be established about 20 years later.