Southern Miss defensive again Marcus “M.J.” Daniels was shot and killed in Mississippi on Tuesday night time, officers stated.
The capturing occurred at an residence advanced in Hattiesburg. Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem informed information retailers that Daniels’ physique was despatched to a health worker for an post-mortem.
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Southern Miss Golden Eagles cornerback M.J. Daniels stands in a huddle after the spring sport on the M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg on April 6, 2024. (Lauren Witte/Clarion Ledger/USA In the present day Community)
“We’re asking the group for his or her assist and to come back ahead with any data pertaining to this tragic incident and the premature loss of life of Marcus Daniels,” Hattiesburg police stated in an announcement, through the Hattiesburg American. “We’ll share as a lot data as doable with out jeopardizing the investigation. We’re working carefully with the college and native officers.”
Daniels, 21, was the beginning cornerback for the Golden Eagles final season. He was tied for the lead on the group with three interceptions. He had 29 tackles as properly in 12 video games.
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He was anticipated to enter the 2024 season as a starter, in line with the Hattiesburg American.
“We ship our honest condolences to his household, mates and teammates throughout this troublesome time,” the varsity stated in an announcement, including that counseling shall be made to his teammates and different members of the varsity affected by his loss of life.
MJ Daniels of the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Sept. 10, 2022, in Oxford. (Justin Ford/Getty Pictures)
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Daniels performed his first two collegiate seasons at Ole Miss earlier than he transferred to Southern Miss in 2023.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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