Ole Miss Football Player Corey Adams Dead at 18 After Fatal Shooting

Collegiate football star Corey Adams has died. He was 18.

“We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,” a Sunday, July 20, statement from the University of Mississippi’s football team read. “While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

The note continued, “Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We, as the Ole Miss community, to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.”

The Ole Miss Football team’s X account reshared the team statement, noting that they are “heartbroken” by Adams’ death.

“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him,” the X tribute concluded.

Local police officers in Shelby, Tennessee, confirmed on Saturday, July 19, that Adams was killed in a shooting.

“SCSO detectives are investigating a shooting that took place at about 10:14 pm outside a residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova,” an X statement read. “When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a vehicle, finding an adult male gunshot victim. They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived. Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.”

The officials added, “Upon arrival at Fern Glade Cove, deputies found multiple shell casings and learned that four adult males arrived by personal vehicles to area hospitals with gunshot wounds. All four victims are listed in non-critical condition.”

Law enforcement officers later identified Adams as the victim in the incident, which is being investigated as a homicide.

Adams, who is survived by his parents, recently completed his freshman year at Ole Miss. Originally from New Orleans, he played football at Edna Karr High School before joining the NCAA.

“This is a post we never want to have to make and words can’t describe this type of pain.We are heartbroken and tormented to pieces,” a Facebook tribute from Karr Cougar Football read. “Corey Adams was more than a football player! He was a friend, brother, son, student, and all around great young man. We never question God but this is one we just don’t understand. This wasn’t supposed to be the end of his story but we will #DoIt4Co.”