A Hinds County decide is holding a JSU freshman accused within the capturing loss of life of a fellow Jackson State University scholar with out bond.
During a listening to on Monday, Judge Johnny McDaniels denied bond for Randall Smith due to the intense nature of the homicide cost in opposition to him. Smith, a JSU freshman from New Orleans, simply turned 20 on November 30, in response to WAPT.
Last week, The Shade Room reported that authorities situated a physique contained in the trunk of a automobile parked on so much on the JSU campus.
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That physique was finally recognized as that of 22-year-old Flynn Brown, which was discovered on Friday.
Brown’s physique was discovered inside a Dodge Charger round 8:30 a.m. that morning in a parking zone between Dixon Hall and Campbell College Suites, in response to the Hinds County coroner.
It is with a heavy coronary heart that I’m unhappy to say the Mt Olive group and soccer household have misplaced one in every of their very own. Flynn Brown, was killed yesterday morning whereas attending Jackson St. More information to come back when I’ve. Thoughts and prayers to the Brown household. pic.twitter.com/xVisRbahf3
— Brian OConnor (@OConnorMOFB) December 3, 2022
“The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Jackson State University Police are working together to investigate the recent homicide on JSU campus. At this time, there is no further threat to those on campus,” MBI officers stated in a Friday assertion.
Meanwhile, JSU President Thomas Ok. Hudson had lately confirmed in a press release that the sufferer was a scholar on the college, calling it a “devastating circumstance for our campus community.”
“The loss of a young person is always a devastating circumstance for our campus community. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time,” Hudson stated. “As president, I assure you that the safety of our students and campus community is our highest priority. While we do not have all of the details at this time, a person of interest is in custody.”
Deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of a member of the @mtolivefootball household, 2019 grad Flynn Brown, the sufferer of a capturing on the campus @JacksonStateU Please ship love & prayers to the Mount Olive group & particularly Flynn’s household. 🙏
📸 Flynn TD vs Jefferson 2018 pic.twitter.com/JM4ik80pFT— Bob Karp (@BobKarpDR) December 3, 2022
Law Enforcement Remains Tight-Lipped On Investigation Details, “No Further Threat To Those On Campus”
Officials with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation have but to launch many particulars concerning the case.
A spokesperson for the company, Baily Martin, stated in a press release: “at this time, there is no further threat to those on campus.”
“MBI is currently assessing this critical incident and gathering evidence. Upon completing their investigation, agents will share their findings with the local District Attorney’s Office,” Martin stated.
Online information present Smith was booked in a Hinds County detention middle on a homicide cost. It is unclear if he has an legal professional who can communicate on his behalf.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and campus police are dealing with the murder investigation.
Grief counselors have been obtainable on the faculty on Friday, the JSU President stated in response to ABC News.
JSU household, it’s with a heavy coronary heart that I affirm the loss of life of a JSU scholar. The lack of a teen is at all times a devastating circumstance for our campus group. Our ideas are with the household throughout this tough time. pic.twitter.com/jPktddkMql
— Thomas Hudson, J.D. (@JSUPrez) December 2, 2022
Grief Counselors Available For JSU Students, Who Remained Uneasy After Discovery Of Brown’s Body
Despite Martin’s declaration that there was no additional risk on campus, college students have been nonetheless uneasy within the hours following the invention of Brown’s physique.
“I’m just a little concerned, because we don’t really know what’s going on right now,” scholar Nathan Smith instructed WAPT.
A former coach of Brown, who performed soccer at Mt. Olive High School in Flanders, New Jersey, provided his condolences on Twitter Saturday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I am sad to say the Mt. Olive community and football family have lost one of their own,” stated Brian O’Connor, head soccer coach at Mt. Olive High School.