West Virginia State Linebacker Fatally Shot

Jyilek Zyiare Harrington, a 21-year-old linebacker at West Virginia State University, was fatally shot in an incident being investigated as a home invasion. His body was discovered in an apartment in Charleston, West Virginia, where multiple gunshots were fired during a disturbance. The university expressed condolences, with President Ericke S. Cage highlighting Harrington's character as a leader and student-athlete dedicated to community service. A private vigil was held, and the school's home opener against Carson-Newman, Harrington's former team, was rescheduled to honor him. Donations are being collected in his memory to support charitable causes he championed. As of now, police have not identified any suspects related to the shooting.