Tag: Tragedy

One Dead, Three Injured After Two Shootings During Winston-Salem State University’s Homecoming Weekend

Staff

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — What should have been a weekend of celebration, school pride and community fellowship at Winston-Salem State University ended in tragedy after two separate shootings on the university’s campus left one person dead and three others injured Saturday night, November 7. The violence unfolded during WSSU’s Homecoming weekend, casting a shadow over one of the university’s most anticipated annual celebrations. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, the first shooting occurred around 9:46 p.m. in the 600 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on campus. Investigators said…

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Rattler Nation Stands With Tallahassee Following Last Week’s Violence

Brandon King

Florida A&M head coach Quinn Gray delivers a message of unity, encouraging Rattler Nation and the surrounding community to support those affected by last week’s violence. Florida A&M football head coach Quinn Gray is reminding Rattler Nation that the strength of the Rattler family extends well beyond the football field. In a message shared on social media, Gray expressed his support for the Tallahassee community and everyone affected by the senseless violence that occurred last week. A 15-year old was arrested for allegedly perpetrating the shooting, which occurred near Bragg…

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Jackson State University Cancels Classes Monday and Tuesday Following Deadly Nightclub Shooting

Brandon King

Jackson State University has canceled undergraduate classes for Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, following a deadly shooting at a Jackson, Mississippi, nightclub that left two people dead and six others injured. The shooting occurred Saturday night at the Hideaway nightclub, located in the 5100 block of I-55 North Frontage Road. On Sunday, the Jackson Police Department identified the two victims who were killed as 20-year-old Lovdai Poindexter and 18-year-old Jada Henderson. Following the tragedy, Jackson State University President Dr. Denise Jones Gregory addressed the university community in an…

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BREAKING: Southern Nazarene Safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, Died From Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Bleed

Brandon King

Southern Nazarene University football player Tyler Ulrich, 21, died from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and bleeding in the brain, according to findings from the medical examiner. Ulrich, a safety for the Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm, was just 21 years old. His death is a heartbreaking loss for the university, his teammates, coaches, family and the broader college football community. According to ESPN’s report, the medical examiner’s findings provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding Ulrich’s death. What happened October 10, 2026: Ulrich suffered a traumatic injury during Southern Nazarene’s…

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Clark Atlanta University Senior Morgan Gamble Killed in Crash Involving Driver Traveling 94.4 MPH, Police Say

Brandon King

The Clark Atlanta University community is mourning the loss of 21-year-old Morgan Gamble, a senior whose passion for media production, leadership and storytelling was cut short in a fatal Atlanta crash. According to Atlanta police, Gamble died after a vehicle driven by Nikolai Dunford struck her car around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, at the intersection of Hank Aaron Drive and Glen Street in southeast Atlanta. Investigators reportedly downloaded the vehicle’s event data recorder, which showed Dunford was traveling 94.4 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to a police…

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Former Jackson State Football Player Kaseem Vauls Passes Away

Brandon King

Former Jackson State football player Kaseem Vauls has passed away, according to an announcement from his father, William Vauls. The heartbreaking news was shared Thursday, October 8, as Vauls’ family announced his passing through his social media account. Vauls was a former Jackson State defensive lineman who became the subject of widespread support from the HBCU football community after suffering a cardiac arrest in February 2023. At the time, Vauls was 21 years old and entering his second season with the Tigers after transferring from Alabama A&M. A Community Rallying…

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RIP: West Virginia Football Commit Chris Wilson Jr. Killed in Indiana Shooting at 17

Brandon King

Image via the Hindustan Times MUNCIE, Ind. — Tragedy has struck the high school football community after West Virginia football commit Chris Wilson Jr. was killed in a shooting early Monday morning.56 Wilson, 17, was a senior at Yorktown High School in Indiana and one of the top football prospects in the state. He had committed to play defensive end for the West Virginia Mountaineers in June. According to the Muncie Police Department, officers were called to the 1400 block of East Cromer Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. Monday after…

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BREAKING: Former Knicks First-Round Pick Michael Sweetney Dies at 43

Brandon King

Former New York Knicks first-round pick Michael Sweetney has died at 43, his wife, India Sweetney, announced Thursday. The Knicks confirmed the news in a statement, saying the organization was “saddened” to learn of Sweetney’s passing and describing him as “an incredible person who will be missed by many.” Sweetney was selected No. 9 overall by the Knicks in the 2003 NBA Draft, joining a historic class that included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The 6-foot-8 forward played two seasons in New York before being traded…

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Southern University Mourns Passing of Former Jaguar Standout Virgil “Vee” Williams

Brandon King

The Southern University football family is mourning the loss of former Jaguar standout Virgil “Vee” Williams. Southern University Football announced the news Wednesday, extending condolences to Williams’ family, friends and loved ones while remembering the impact he made on the Jaguar community. Williams was a Shreveport native who played for Southern from 2010 through 2013. During his Jaguar career, he established himself as a standout defensive back and return specialist. In 2013, Williams was named first-team All-SWAC at both defensive back and return specialist. Southern had previously recognized him as…

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Alcorn State Mourns the Loss of Hall of Famer Arnold Walker III

Brandon King

Arnold Walker III wasn’t simply a former Alcorn State football player. He was one of the greatest to ever wear the purple and gold. Alcorn State University and Brave Nation are mourning the loss of Arnold Walker III, a Hall of Famer whose name remains firmly etched into the history of Alcorn football. Walker, who died in 2026 at the age of 35, left behind a football legacy that places him among the most accomplished players in the storied history of the Alcorn State program. In fact, Alcorn State once…

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