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Classes at Jackson State University were suspended after a student, Jaylen Burns, died following a shooting on campus near the University Pointe Apartment Complex. Burns tried to drive himself to the hospital but was unsuccessful. He was a campus leader, an industrial technology major from Chicago, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and president of the C100 Chapter at the university, which is an affiliate of the 100 Black Men of America.
Jackson State University Shooting: Student Killed on Campus
Classes were suspended at Jackson State University (JSU) on Monday following the death of student Jaylen Burns in an on-campus shooting incident. Burns was reportedly shot multiple times at the University Pointe Apartment Complex on Valley Street, according to a statement by Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony.
Burns, an industrial technology major from Chicago, attempted to drive himself to a hospital but couldn’t make it. The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is assisting campus police with the investigation into the fatal shooting.
Witness Account and Investigation
Police made contact with Burns at Lynch Street and Alta Vista. A witness at the scene confirmed the shooting had occurred on the JSU campus. Officers from JPD worked through the night and into Monday morning, investigating the crime scene at the University Pointe Apartment Complex.
Tributes Pour in for Jaylen Burns
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Jaylen’s family, friends and all those who knew him,” said Hayes-Anthony. As a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and president of the C100 Chapter at JSU, Burns was recognized as an ambitious young man dedicated to service. His untimely death has resonated with the JSU community.
Support for Grieving JSU Community
Hayes-Anthony encouraged those in need of grief support to reach out to the Latasha Norman Center for Counseling Services at 601-979-0374 or via email at latashanormancenter@jsums.edu.
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