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Ole Miss football player Corey Adams is killed in Tennessee shooting
Ole Miss freshman football player Corey Adams was killed in a shooting in Tennessee, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday. Law enforcement officials found Adams with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle at an intersection in Cordova on the outskirts of Memphis late Saturday, the sheriff's office said in a statement. 'They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived,' the sheriff's office said. 'Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.' Four other men who suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in the incident arrived at nearby hospitals in personal vehicles, authorities said. Law enforcement officials have not named any suspects but said they are investigating the shooting as a homicide. Adams, an 18-year-old New Orleans native, had been one of the top defensive linemen recruits in the country. The football program at the University of Mississippi said in a social media post it was 'devastated' to learn of Adams' death. 'While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,' the team said. 'We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.' Adams' former New Orleans high school football team, the Edna Karr Cougars, said in a Facebook post that 'words can't describe this type of pain.' 'Corey Adams was more than a football player! He was a friend, brother, son, student, and all around great young man,' the team stated. 'We never question God but this is one we just don't understand.'
National Post
3 hours ago
- National Post
Ole Miss football player Corey Adams killed in Tennessee shooting
Ole Miss freshman football player Corey Adams was killed in a shooting in Tennessee, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday. Article content Law enforcement officials found Adams with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle at an intersection in Cordova on the outskirts of Memphis late Saturday, the sheriff's office said in a statement. Article content 'They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived,' the sheriff's office said. 'Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.' Article content Four other men who suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in the incident arrived at nearby hospitals in personal vehicles, authorities said. Article content Law enforcement officials have not named any suspects but said they are investigating the shooting as a homicide. Article content Adams, an 18-year-old New Orleans native, had been one of the top defensive linemen recruits in the country. Article content The football program at the University of Mississippi said in a social media post it was 'devastated' to learn of Adams' death. Article content 'While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,' the team said. 'We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.' Article content Adams' former New Orleans high school football team, the Edna Karr Cougars, said in a Facebook post that 'words can't describe this type of pain.' Article content
NBC News
4 hours ago
- NBC News
Ole Miss football player Corey Adams is killed in Tennessee shooting
Ole Miss freshman football player Corey Adams was killed in a shooting in Tennessee, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday. Law enforcement officials found Adams with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle at an intersection in Cordova on the outskirts of Memphis late Saturday, the sheriff's office said in a statement. "They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived," the sheriff's office said. "Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene." Four other men who suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in the incident arrived at nearby hospitals in personal vehicles, authorities said. Law enforcement officials have not named any suspects but said they are investigating the shooting as a homicide. Adams, an 18-year-old New Orleans native, had been one of the top defensive linemen recruits in the country. The football program at the University of Mississippi said in a social media post it was "devastated" to learn of Adams' death. "While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," the team said. "We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved." Adams' former New Orleans high school football team, the Edna Karr Cougars, said in a Facebook post that "words can't describe this type of pain." "Corey Adams was more than a football player! He was a friend, brother, son, student, and all around great young man," the team stated. "We never question God but this is one we just don't understand."
The Guardian
5 hours ago
- The Guardian
Ole Miss mourns ‘a great young man' as freshman Corey Adams shot to death at 18
Ole Miss defensive lineman Corey Adams has died at the age of 18 in a Tennessee shooting, the school confirmed in a statement. 'While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,' Ole Miss said in a statement posted on social media. 'Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.' The Shelby County Sheriff's Office said the freshman died in an incident on Saturday night in Cordova, a short distance from Memphis. Police said Adams died at the scene of the shooting, in which four other men sustained what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The 6ft 4in, 250lb Adams was a standout at Edna Karr High School in New Orleans before enrolling with Ole Miss. 'I do a lot of wild stuff on the field,' Adams said after he announced he would go to Ole Miss. 'My coach was not lying. I really do some crazy stuff. I'm aggressive. I'm hard. You can't make me bow down. Somebody is going to have to surrender when I'm on the field. I don't fear nobody, and that's how it's going to stay.' A statement on the Edna Karr Facebook page remembered Adams as 'a friend, brother, son, student, and all around great young man.' Adams started attending Ole Miss in January as an early enrollee to gain experience before the college football season starts next month.
Time of India
6 hours ago
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- Time of India
Corey Adams to Alex Foster: Rising US college stars killed in senseless shootings
From Corey Adams to Alex Foster , a heartbreaking trend is emerging - rising US college athletes losing their lives to senseless gun violence. Adams, a promising Ole Miss football freshman, was fatally shot in Tennessee, while Foster, a standout defensive lineman, also fell victim to a shooting incident. They were full of life, talent, and hope, admired by teammates, coaches, and communities who believed in them. Now, instead of celebrating their rise, we're mourning their loss. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Healthcare Cybersecurity Data Science Data Analytics MBA PGDM Artificial Intelligence Finance Project Management CXO MCA Product Management Management Operations Management Design Thinking Data Science Technology Degree Others Public Policy Digital Marketing Leadership healthcare others Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis in Healthcare Financial Management & Investing Strategic Management in Healthcare Process Design & Analysis Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Program in Healthcare Management Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details As their loved ones struggle to make sense of the pain, these tragedies serve as a stark reminder that urgent measures must be taken to curb gun violence and prevent more promising lives from being lost. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Corey Adams Corey Adams was tragically shot and killed in Cordova, Tennessee, near Memphis. The 18-year-old New Orleans native was found with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle late Saturday night (July 19) and was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. Four other men sustained non-life-threatening injuries and transported themselves to local hospitals. Authorities are treating the case as a homicide, with no suspects yet identified. Adams, a highly regarded defensive line recruit, had recently joined the University of Mississippi football team and was considered a rising star in the sport. Live Events Mycheal Edwards-Wallace Mycheal Edwards-Wallace, an incoming freshman football player at Division II Newberry College , was tragically killed, in the first week of July, in a shooting in Kingstree, South Carolina. He was one of four victims; one other person died, and two others were injured. Edwards-Wallace was remembered by head coach Todd Knight as a talented athlete, strong student, and young man with a bright future. 'He will always be part of our Newberry family,' Knight said. The college expressed deep condolences to his loved ones, calling the loss heartbreaking. His death comes just two months before Newberry's season opener against UVA Wise on September 6. Jamarion Brown Jamarion Brown, a 23-year-old college basketball star guard for Henderson State University , was tragically shot and killed at a pool party in Camp County, Texas. Brown, popularly known as 'JoJo', was found in serious condition after being shot in the head and later died at the hospital. A 17-year-old suspect, Onterrian Jamour Newton, was arrested and charged with murder. Two others were also injured - one shot in the leg and the other in the hip - but their injuries were not life-threatening. Henderson State Athletics issued a heartfelt tribute to Brown, remembering him as a beloved member of the team. Newton remains in jail without bond. Nathaniel Bernard Jennings Star college football player Nathaniel Bernard Jennings, 19, was fatally shot over Mother's Day weekend in his Florida hometown following an argument outside a downtown Melbourne bar. Jennings, a standout freshman defensive lineman at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital. The alleged shooter, 24-year-old former college basketball player Stephan Dieujuste, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The incident, captured on surveillance cameras, remains under investigation. Jennings had just completed an impressive freshman season and was praised by his coach for his talent and character. He is survived by his mother and brother. Alex Foster Baylor University is mourning the tragic loss of 18-year-old defensive lineman Alex Foster, who was fatally shot in Greenville, Mississippi, in late May. Police responded to a report of gunfire and found Foster with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle; he later died at Delta Health Center. Foster, a 6-foot-5, 292-pound athlete, had redshirted his freshman season in 2024 and recently participated in spring workouts. Baylor coach Dave Aranda and AD Mack Rhoades expressed heartbreak over the loss, calling rising football star Foster a cherished part of the Baylor family.
