West Virginia State Football Player Fatally Shot

Jyilek Harrington, a 21-year-old senior linebacker at West Virginia State University, was fatally shot in what authorities are investigating as a home invasion on September 11, 2024. Harrington was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in an apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts by first responders. The university's president, Ericke S. Cage, expressed condolences, highlighting Harrington's leadership both on campus and in the community, where he engaged in charitable efforts. A memorial fund has been established in his honor to support a charitable organization in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. The investigation is ongoing, with no suspects identified at this time. The WVSU football team has rescheduled their home opener to honor Harrington, with a moment of silence planned before the game.