Alabama forward, Darius Miles , faces hot water after the police charged him with capital murder of a fellow college student. Scroll down for more on the news .
The Police Arrested Him On Sunday
The Tuscaloosa County Jail booked the star player on Sunday night at 6:45 p.m. ET leading the Alabama school team to kick him off the roster.
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The Prime Suspects
The Tuscaloosa Police Captain, Jack Kennedy shared some details about the shooting saying it happened early on Sunday morning before they picked up Miles, 21, and another player, Michael Lynn Davis, 20.
Jamea Harris Died Immediately
The victim Jamea Harris from Birmingham was shot and killed in the Strip off University Boulevard and Miles and Davis are the prime suspects.
Shooting Cause
The police believe the shooting occurred from a minor argument and the victim, Harris, was a passenger in the attacked car.
No Relationship Between The Victim, Suspects, And Driver
The Tuscaloosa County Police hasn’t established a relationship between Harris and the car driver. He (the car driver) reported the shooting to campus police at 1:45 a.m. and admitted he retaliated.
Miles And Davis Were In The Hospital
Both suspects, Miles and Davis, were in the hospital around the time of the shooting, and one got treatment for an injury. It wasn’t life-threatening, but the police refused to disclose which one had sustained the injury.
Alabama Lets Go Of Miles
Alabama cut ties with Miles by removing him from the roster, clearing his bio on the department website, and kicking him out of campus. Before the police disclosed the news, the department excused his absence, citing an ankle injury.
U of A Releases A Statement
The University released a statement saying,
They’re grieving the unfortunate accident and extend condolences to the victim, Harris.
Harris Had A Son
Despite his talents, it’s easy for U of A to let Miles go because it compromises the school’s integrity. Harris had a toddler son.
A Career Cut Short
Miles played six games this season before getting off the team. He ranked fourth on the Alabama basketball team’s table last December.
The School Cut Ties
The University of Alabama also added in its statement that,
People Talk On Twitter
Twitter is in an uproar as some people are joking about the shooting without regard for the victim. There are mixed feelings about Miles’ career stopping because of his felony.
The Police Would Update Everyone
The case is still ongoing and the Tuscaloosa County police would update everyone on the developments.
Everyone Is Watching
This is one of the highest-profile cases in Alabama this year.
