//Savannah State Police Chief takes Leave after Campus Shooting

Savannah State Police Chief takes Leave after Campus Shooting

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SAVANNAH — A month after a deadly shooting on campus at Savannah State University there are still no arrests.

Now, the university has announced the campus Police Chief, Julian Coaxum, is taking a leave of absence.  Officials told WTOC the leave is related to a personal matter.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation report the shooting occurred after the victim, Christopher Starks, got into a fight with a suspect.  However, no arrests have been made.

Campus police have stepped up efforts to improve safety, including conducting a Campus Night Out event.