An Auburn University professor was fatally stabbed while walking their dog in a residential area near campus.

The suspect, a local man, has been arrested and charged with murder, with police investigating a possible motive.

The incident has shocked the tight-knit Auburn community, prompting calls for increased neighborhood safety measures.

The university is offering counseling services to students and faculty affected by the tragedy.

As reported by CBS News, authorities are still gathering evidence to determine the circumstances leading to the attack.