Bond denied for suspect in Morehouse shooting

A judge denied bond Monday for the Clark Atlanta University student accused of shooting a Morehouse student after a fight on campus.

Amir Obafemi, 21, was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon at school, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony after allegedly shooting Cornileus Savage on Friday. Savage was shot in the forearm and his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Obafemi was denied bond Monday during his first court appearance, a spokeswoman for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said. He will remain in jail at least until his next court appearance, scheduled for Feb. 18.

CAU President Carlton Brown told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday that Obafemi has been temporarily suspended while the investigation into the shooting continues. Brown called the incident uncharacteristic of the university’s student body.

Brown said CAU is cooperating fully with Morehouse police in the investigation.

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