March 05, 2008
AU Alert used to quell rumor mill
Auburn University officials say they did not activate the campus’ emergency notification system, AU Alert, the morning after freshman Lauren A. Burk was shot and killed because they did not believe there was an “immediate threat” to the campus community.
What happened? Q & A on the investigation into student’s murder
Q & A on the investigation into student’s murder
Campus, community mourn loss of AU student
Auburn police say they are investigating the death of 18-year-old AU student Lauren A. Burk as a homicide. AU’s Delta Gamma sorority and others gathered Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot where her car was found to remember Lauren.
· Slideshows: Prayer Vigil | Car fire
Mayor Bill Ham Reacts to AU Student’s Death
Mayor Bill Ham Reacts to AU Student’s Death
Statements from AU and Delta Gamma on AU student found dead
Statements from AU and Delta Gamma
Auburn Police Division Releases Statement on AU Student Death
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.
