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Southern Mississippi defensive back M.J. Daniels, 21, was killed in a shooting on Tuesday night.
Per WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the shooting occurred at the Ivy Row complex that serves as the Southern Miss housing center.
Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem identified the shooting victim as Daniels, and his body was being sent to a medical examiner for an autopsy.
Per TMZ Sports, the Hattiesburg Police Department confirmed that Daniels was shot and killed in his car.
Southern Mississippi issued a statement about Daniels after his death was confirmed:
"The University of Southern Mississippi and the Department of Athletics mourn the loss of M.