Southern Mississippi Football Player MJ Daniels Shot and Killed: Police

Marcus “MJ “Daniels, a defensive back at Southern Miss, was shot and killed Tuesday night in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, officials said. He was 21. According to Hattiesburg Police, Mr. Daniels was found in his vehicle at the 6300 block of Highway 49. An investigation is underway. Investigators confirmed that the collegiate athlete had been shot and pronounced him dead on the scene. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the Daniels family. We are doing all that we can to locate the perpetrators to bring justice to the victim and his family,” Hattiesburg Police Chief Hardy Sims said in a public statement. “We are asking the community for their help and to come forward with any information pertaining to this tragic incident and the untimely death of Marcus Daniels,” the police chief said. “We will share as much information as possible without jeopardizing the investigation. We are working closely with the university and local officials.”...