Monroe Police Department has determined the shooting that took place on Wednesday to be accidental.

Police responded Wednesday around 2 p.m. to a shooting at 401 Filhiol Avenue, just one block from ULM.

“No ULM students or faculty were involved in this shooting,” said acting police director Steve Mahon in an email to the campus.

According to MPD, the suspect is a 16-year-old male. He allegedly shot a 16-year-old female victim. The names of the suspect, victim and witness are being withheld due to their ages.

While the shooting has been ruled an accident, the suspect is still being held on charges of possession of an illegal weapon, illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile and possession of a stolen firearm.

“The university and its police department strive to ensure the safety of those on and around campus at all times,” said Kiwana Sutton, a university spokesperson.

This shooting comes just two days after a shooting at Grambling State University.

The GSU shooting did involve three students.

That shooting began after an altercation outside of one of the dorm buildings.

Grambling University Police say that investigation is underway.