Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death

By WRBL Staff

Published: March 5, 2008

Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death

Auburn, Ala. - On Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at approximately 9:08 p.m., Auburn Police responded to a call of an injured female on Alabama Highway 147 (North College Street). Upon arrival, officers found a female, later identified as 18 year old Lauren A. Burk, an Auburn University student, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Ms. Burk was transported by EMS to the East Alabama Medical Center where she succombed to her injuries.

At approximately 9:27 p.m., Auburn Police received a call of a vehicle on fire in the Hinton Field parking lot located on Lem Morrison Drive on the Auburn University campus. The vehicle, a 2001 Black Honda Civic, was registered to the victim and was fully involved. Personnel from the Auburn Fire Division responded and extinguished the fire.

Both scenes were processed and the case is under investigation by the Auburn Police Division with assistance from the Department of Forensic Sciences, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lee County District Attorney’s Office. Law Enforcement officials are continuing to follow-up on all leads.

At the time of this release, it is understood that many students, parents, and citizens will be concerned with safety issues on or around campus. Though there is insufficient information to assume any additional danger to others exists, the Auburn Police Division and Auburn University officials are taking all necessary precautions, including increasing police presence, to ensure the safety of our citizens. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

For more information, please contact the Auburn Police Division at 501-3110.