Former Ole Miss player, Southern Miss starter killed in Mississippi shooting, per report
By Paul Harvey
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Former Ole Miss player and Southern Miss starter MJ Daniels has passed away. He was 21 years old at the time.
The Golden Eagles confirmed the tragic news on Wednesday that Daniels, a standout defensive back with the team, was killed in a Tuesday night incident that occurred off campus. He recorded 3 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles in his first season at Southern Miss after 2 years in the Ole Miss program.
Southern Miss mourns the loss of MJ Daniels
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Daniels family, friends, and Southern Miss community.
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— Southern Miss (@USMGoldenEagles) June 12, 2024
According to Andrew Abadie and Haskel Burns with The Pine Belt News, Daniels was killed during a late-night shooting in Hattiesburg. A spokesperson for the Hattiesburg Police Department said the shooting happened around 9 pm Tuesday night, and the Forrest County Coroner confirmed Daniels’ identity.
BREAKING: Southern Miss football’s MJ Daniels was killed after a late-night shooting in Hattiesburg.
Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem identified the deceased as Marcus ‘MJ’ Daniels Jr., who was a starting defensive back for the Golden Eagles.https://t.co/F6cAten8Nn
— Andrew Abadie (@AndrewAbadie) June 12, 2024
Kelvin Bolden, Ole Miss’s Coordinator of Recruiting Strategy, released his condolences to the news.
You’ll be missed.. R.I.P MJ
Sending my prayers & condolences to MJ’s family & friends, the George County Community, & Southern Miss Football. pic.twitter.com/1C8FPrsiv4
— Kelvin Bolden (@_kbolden) June 12, 2024
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
