Macon County Schools cancels Monday classes following Howard Road incident
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- A 17-year-old arrested after Sunday shooting in Tuskegee killed one 19-year-old and critically injured a 15-year-old student.
- Macon County Schools canceled Monday classes following the Howard Road incident involving district students.
A 17-year-old is in custody following a shooting Sunday night in Tuskegee that left a 19-year-old dead and a 15-year-old critically injured, according to an update from AL.com. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Sunday in the Pruitt Court public housing community near Howard Road, AL.com reported. The 19-year-old, identified as Jaden Ivey, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old was critically injured and later airlifted to a hospital from Booker T. Washington High School, according to AL.com. The 17-year-old suspect was taken into custody Monday morning in connection with the shooting. AL.com reported that the preliminary investigation indicates the incident may have started with a disagreement involving teenage girls that escalated, with gunfire then coming from nearby males. That information remains part of the preliminary investigation. Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee confirmed Sunday night that he had been briefed on the shooting in the area of Pruitt Street near Howard Road and said the Tuskegee Police Department was actively investigating. “This is a heartbreaking night for our community,” Lee said. “There is nothing more painful than seeing violence forever change the lives and futures of our young people and their families.” Lee asked residents to keep the affected families and the entire Tuskegee community in their prayers. The shooting also prompted Macon County Schools to cancel classes Monday, September 14. Superintendent Dr. Melissa T. Williams-Myrick said she made the decision after speaking with the sheriff and chief of police regarding the incident, which involved students from the district. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” Williams-Myrick said. As of publication, Tuskegee Police have not released a detailed public statement regarding the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information is expected to be released by Tuskegee Police as it becomes available. CNAW2News.com is crediting AL.com for the reported details regarding the ages of those involved, the identity of the deceased, the arrest and the preliminary account of how the shooting unfolded.
A shooting in the area of Pruitt Street near Howard Road Sunday night has prompted Macon County Schools to cancel classes Monday, September 14, 2026. Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee said he has been briefed on the shooting and confirmed that the Tuskegee Police Department is actively investigating the incident. “I have been briefed on the tragic shooting that occurred this evening in the area of Pruitt Street near Howard Road,” Lee said. “TPD is actively investigating this incident.” The mayor also confirmed he was aware of the decision by the Macon County School System to cancel school Monday in response to the shooting. Macon County Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa T. Williams-Myrick previously notified parents and guardians of the cancellation after speaking with the sheriff and chief of police regarding the incident, which the district said involved students. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” Williams-Myrick said. Lee described Sunday night as a “heartbreaking night” for the Tuskegee community and asked residents to keep the affected families and the entire city in their prayers. “The investigation is still active and ongoing,” Lee said. “Additional information will be released by TPD as it becomes available.” As of publication, Tuskegee Police have not released additional details regarding the shooting, including the number of people injured or the circumstances that led to the incident. CNAW2News.com will continue monitoring the investigation and will provide updates as information is confirmed and released by authorities.
Macon County Schools has canceled classes for Monday, September 14, 2026, following an incident Sunday night on Howard Road that involved students from the district.
Superintendent Dr. Melissa T. Williams-Myrick announced the cancellation in a message to parents and guardians after speaking with the sheriff and chief of police regarding the incident.
Williams-Myrick said the decision was made with the safety and well-being of students and staff as the district’s highest priority.
The superintendent said Macon County Schools will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide additional information as it becomes available.
As of publication, authorities have not publicly released details regarding what happened on Howard Road or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Williams-Myrick asked the community to keep students, families and the community in their thoughts and prayers.
CNAW2News.com will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as information is confirmed and released by authorities or Macon County Schools.
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