{"id":6934,"date":"2024-09-13T11:01:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T11:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=6934"},"modified":"2024-09-13T11:01:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T11:01:36","slug":"report-college-football-star-fatally-shot-and-killed-before-teams-home-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=6934","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: College Football Star Fatally Shot And Killed Before Team\u2019s Home Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The college football world is in mourning after the tragic death of Jyilek Harrington.<\/p>\n

The West Virginia State University student-athlete was tragically shot and killed.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old West Virginia State University football player was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after police stated an altercation began in the hallway at an apartment complex on Regency Drive near Corridor G.<\/p>\n

Jyilek Harrington, who transferred to West Virginia State from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee, was a senior member of the Yellow Jacket football team. He had just transferred there this year and played inside linebacker for the football team.<\/p>\n

This was incredibly heartbreaking as West Virginia State was scheduled to face Carson-Newman the next day.<\/p>\n

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West Virginia State University released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss of Harrington, describing him as a standout student-athlete and a leader both on campus and in the community.<\/div>\n
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Ericke Cage, President of West Virginia State University, said in a release,\u00a0\u201cJyilek was a senior member of the Yellow Jacket football team. He was an outstanding student-athlete and was a leader not only on our campus, but in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jyilek\u2019s family as they mourn the loss of this incredible young man.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cIn addition, the Athletic Department is establishing a GoFundMe in Jyilek\u2019s honor. During Christmas time, Jyilek would create a\u00a0GoFundMe<\/a>\u00a0to support less fortunate families, and this will be a way to continue that important work. We send our sincere condolences to Jyilek\u2019s family, friends, coaches, and teammates during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The shooting remains under investigation as police said no suspect has been identified.<\/p>\n

West Virginia State University To Mourn Jyilek Harrington After His Tragic Shooting Death<\/h2>\n

Jyilek Harrington, a 21-year-old senior linebacker from Charlotte, North Carolina, was killed Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Police said live-saving measures proved to be unsuccessful after he was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Regency Driver.<\/p>\n

The WVSU Athletic Department and Football program are mourning the loss of Jyilek Harrington and plans to honor his memory during their home opener this week.<\/p>\n

A moment of silence will be held before the game in Harrington\u2019s honor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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