Delco Man Killed In Mississippi College Party Shooting

BROOKHAVEN, PA — A Delaware County man died after shots were fired at an off-campus party at the Mississippi university he attended.

According to Alcorn State University officials, Tahir Fitzhugh, a 20-year-old junior from Brookhaven, was killed in an incident that occurred left another student dead and two others hurt.

Also killed in the shooting was James Carr, a 22-year-old freshman from Itta Bena, Mississippi.

"There are no words to help ease the pain that has befallen our campus," Alcorn President Dr. Felecia M. Nave said. "We know time heals all wounds and take comfort in the fact that through time, prayer and being there for each other, we will be able to celebrate and honor James and Tahir's memory. I want the Carr and Fitzhugh families, friends and loved ones to know that the deepest and most heartfelt sympathies and prayers of Alcorn State University are with them at this time."

The shooting occurred overnight Monday at a non-university sponsored event about 13 miles north of Alcorn's campus, the school said.

Local news outlet WLBT reports one person was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, but others could be arrested for the shooting.

Details for memorial services and funeral arrangements have not been released.