AUBURN, Ala. -- An Auburn University student from Marietta died Tuesday after police found her shot and her car on fire.

Auburn police said Lauren A. Burk, 18, was found on North College Street with a single gunshot wound after responding to a call about an injured woman shortly after 9 p.m.


Burk was taken to the East Alabama Medical center by ambulance, but later died from the gunshot wound.

Police said they found Burk’s 2001 black Honda Civic on fire in the Hinton Field parking lot shortly before 9:30 p.m.

A memorial page on Facebook has been set up in remembrance of the George Walton High graduate.

There have been no arrests. Police said there's insufficient information to assume there's any additional danger to others.

The police presence on campus has been increased but an Auburn University spokeswoman said no emergency measures have been implemented.

Auburn Police Capt. Tom Stofer said the death was being investigated as a homicide. There were no immediate arrests.

"We have not named a suspect and are still investigating leads," Stofer said, adding that officials are remaining tightlipped because of the circumstances of Burk's death.

"As soon as we know more we might release it, but what information we have now we're holding it close to our chest," he said.

He said Gov. Bob Riley's office is offering a $10,000 reward in the case.

Auburn President Jay Gouge, who was out of town Wednesday, released a statement: "We are so saddened by this situation, words simply aren't adequate. This is a close-knit community that rarely experiences such a tragedy."

An on-campus prayer vigil for Burk was being organized by her friends and a memorial was being planned by her sorority, Delta Gamma.

"Considering the unexpected and disturbing nature of the situation, the women of Delta Gamma have reacted with immense concern," the sorority's national office said in a statement. "Delta Gammas across the country offer hope and friendship to Lauren's family and all who have been affected by this tragedy."