Police have arrested a suspect and charged him with murder in the shooting death of Auburn Tigers football player Jakell Mitchell. Mitchell was found shot at an apartment near campus after authorities received reports of gunfire. He later died of his injuries in the hospital.
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According to media reports, police have arrested 22-year old Markale Deandra Hart in connection with the shooting and charged him with murder. Hart is currently being held on $150,000 bond. Police do not believe that there will be any additional arrests in the case, as Hart apparently acted alone, and they are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting.
Mitchell was 18 years old. He was a freshman at Auburn, and he had been redshirted for this season by the team, meaning that he could practice with the team and attend meetings, but he was unable to play in any games.
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Nobody other than Mitchell was reported to have been shot or hurt during the attack. The school and football coach Gus Malzahn have expressed their sorrow over Mitchell's death. "I'm devastated and saddened by the passing of Jakell Mitchell," Head Coach Gus Malzahn wrote in a statement.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jakell's family and friends. Auburn encourages those in need to contact the Division of Student Affairs.
— Auburn University (@AuburnU) December 14, 2014
Mitchell's high school coach also expressed his feelings on the player's passing.
The sadness I feel right now is overwhelming. My hope is in Jesus. My prayers are that Mitchell family will find Peace in Him also. — Brian Blackmon (@opelikacoach) December 14, 2014
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