Crime & Safety
NJ Man Killed In Mississippi College Shooting: Report
The 22-year-old victim was a student at Jackson State University, according to reports.
JACKSON, MS — A 22-year-old New Jersey man was killed Friday morning in a shooting on the Jackson State University campus in Mississippi, according to a report and officials.
JSU student Flynn Brown was found dead inside a vehicle, WLBT reported, citing Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart. The shooting happened around 8 a.m., according to the station.
Randall Smith, 20, of New Orleans, was arrested in connection with the shooting. It's unclear if he's been charged.
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JSU President Thomas Hudson released a statement Friday confirming the death of a student.
"The loss of a young person is always a devastating circumstance for our campus community," Hudson wrote. "Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time."
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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Jackson State University Police are investigating the shooting, WAPT reported.
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