Davis' attorney told ESPN his client would pursue a "defense of justification." That next day, she inquired about grief counseling for Kaine. He played in the Tides next game, on Jan. 17, at Vanderbilt. He moved in with Miles and got a job on the event staff at Alabama. "I never lose sight of the fact that a family has lost one of their loved ones that night," Miller said. Alabama coach Nate Oats told reporters Tuesdayduring a regularly-scheduled news conference the team was aware that Miller allegedly brought Miles the gun, but the team's leading scorer is not in "any type of trouble." Humphrey testified she heard Johnson say, "Brother, why don't you be good," and the only thing she heard was Davis saying, "I don't want your girl." Aside from Miles and Miller, freshman guard Jaden Bradley was also at the scene, according to police. ALABAMA BASKETBALL: Alabama releases statement after basketball player Darius Miles arrested on capital murder charge Details on the shooting The shooting was determined to have. She said she was told no. ", What we know about the fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa involving members of the Alabama men's basketball team (3:26), How Alabama players, woman's friends converged one fatal night in Tuscaloosa, Class of 2024 who? February 21, 2023 / 8:21 PM "Nothing was happening," she said. In testimony from the Feb. 21 hearing, Humphrey said she and Harris and their friends stayed at Twelve25 for an hour or two, and that there were no problems. Google maps. That day, Tracy Harris spotted two young people who came out of the sheriff's office. Both Davis and Miles wiped away tears as their mothers' took to the stand to testify that they would make sure their sons would follow rules if granted bond. "He wanted to provide the same opportunities for Mike.". Even so, it's clear the family had an affection for Davis, whom they referred to by his nickname, "Buzz. Miles, 21, and Michael Lynn Davis, 20, of Charles County, Maryland, were both charged with capital murder. Still, Oats' and the university's decision to let Miller continue to play sparked outcry from critics as the team marched onward to capture the top seed in the SEC tournament, which began this week. Creighton Men's Basketball (@BluejayMBB) July 11, 2023 In Kansas City at the Hall of Fame Classic, the Jays will play two games against either Boston College, Loyola Chicago, or Colorado State. The media is going to cancel Miller, he said. IE 11 is not supported. And the Alabama men's basketball program had not made players available for questions after the hearing until Wednesday, when Miller and guard Jahvon Quinerly addressed reporters' questions. Alabama players during a practice session on Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala., ahead of their first-round N.C.A.A. On Tuesday, Tuscaloosa chief assistant district attorney Paula Whitley told AL.com, theres nothing we could charge him with.. An argument with Harris turned violent shortly after, and Davis is accused of shooting Harris. Then, in Tracy Harris' recollection of the day, she was told the district attorney's office was deciding whether he would be charged with conspiracy. But after his trip home, she said, he seemed recharged and focused. Jack Kennedy said the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University Boulevard near campus. Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball News - al.com Harris was struck in the face and killed. Miles, the former Alabama basketball player, was indicted by a grand jury on a capital murder charge alongside Michael Davis in March after a fatal shooting on the Strip on Jan. 15.. A defense lawyer, meanwhile, suggested during Tuesday's hearing that Miles was reacting defensively when he told Davis where the gun was located. Dennis Romero is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Chapman takes the reigns of the program after just one season as the assistant coach. Alabama freshman basketball standout Brandon Miller brought a teammate the handgun that was used to kill a woman last month, according to police in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 3 min read Vasha Hunt A former University of Alabama basketball player was behind bars Sunday night after he was arrested in connection with a fatal shootout near. He has since been charged with capital murder (Miles has been charged with the same. Miller and Oats faced further criticism following a pregame gesture in which a teammate mimed patting down Miller, something the players had been doing all season prior to the revelation of Millers connection to the shooting. On Feb. 21, a police detective testified at a pretrial hearing about the presence of Miller and Bradley at the scene. Johnson said Davis responded, "Well, you don't know who I am. Alabama men's basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder in connection with a Sunday morning shooting near campus that killed a 23-year-old woman. They arrived shortly before 11:30 p.m., parked in an alley behind the Houndstooth sports bar and joined a line of people waiting to get into Twelve25, a packed bar/restaurant across the street. "Can't control everything anybody does outside of practice. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. Nobody knew that was going to happen," Oats said. ", "We knew about that," Oats said when asked about Miller allegedly bringing the gun to Miles. "And I constantly said, 'We've gotta do something, we just can't lay around the house. The public defender's office in Tuscaloosa didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. 1 overall seed, and while the Tide has easily sailed through most of its schedule en route to a 29-5 record, its been anything but smooth sailing off the court for the nations top-ranked team. "The thought of knowing someone else's child would not see their mom again. Davis was 19. Heard wonders whether Kaine's questions came from whispers he'd heard at school: Where was she shot? The Alabama men's basketball team was having a dream season. A mother would not see her daughter again, and they associated her death [being] at the hands of my child. The other group included several members of the Alabama men's basketball team. Tuscaloosa detective Branden Culpepper testified Tuesday that Miller brought Darius Miles' gun to him on the night of the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris, after Miles texted him and asked him to do so. This story was reported and written by ESPN's Michael Rothstein, Elizabeth Merrill and Coley Harvey. But she was determined to show up and testify for the Feb. 21 hearing at the Tuscaloosa County Jail. A lawyer for Davis said that Davis had been acting in self-defense, while a lawyer for Miles said in a statement that evidence not seen by the grand jury showed that Miles was innocent. Darius Hairston Miles, 21, of Washington, D.C., was one of two men arrested after people exchanged gunfire in vehicles just off the Strip, Tuscaloosa's campus-adjacent nightlife district, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office said. In another car that was struck was Brandon Miller, a star player for the Crimson Tide, and another person. The Alabama mens basketball team is or was having a dream season. Gunshots later were exchanged between Davis and Harris' boyfriend. Sheriff's Violent Crimes Unit detectives tracked down two suspects after they spoke with witnesses and viewed security video, the office said. Approximately sixty people were inside of the venue at the time of the shooting. The New York Times has corrected its story that originally stated Alabama basketball walk-on Kai Spears was in Brandon Miller's car during the fatal shooting on the Strip on Jan. 15. Shortly after being labeled a "cooperative witness" in a murder case, Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller scored 41 points, including the game's winner, to lead the No. Watch Alabama softball and Rhoads stadium celebration after advancing to super regionals Police question two in connection with fatal shooting of 9-year-old Silverton girl The bulk of that criticism has landed on Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats, both in his decision not to suspend Miller and for appearing dismissive of Harris death when he said Miller was simply in the wrong spot at the wrong time. Oats later apologized for his comments, but said he does not believe Miller should be punished. With the help of her husband Kelvin, and friends that seem to call just when she needs it the most, they try to manage. Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Police Capt. Tracy Harris and Annie Davis testified during the bond portion of the hearing and said they would make sure their sons cooperated with all the bond conditions. THE STORY OF Jamea Harris' death starts as Tuscaloosa celebrated the No. [20] In May 2022, the Browns, Hill and the McCulloughs were indicted on four reckless murder charges, twenty-four first degree assault charges and one third degree assault charge. Miller has not been made available to the media since the police testimony was reported Tuesday. That charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. With Miller, Alabama instantly becomes a title contender. He is a projected top-five pick in this summer's NBA draft. On the back, the shirts read: Killin' our way through the SEC in 23.. ", First published on February 21, 2023 / 8:21 PM. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Investigators wrote in a court document that Miles, who has since been removed from the Crimson Tide program, admitted to providing the gun used in the fatal shooting, but Davis fired the weapon. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- DeCarla Heard was playing a game in the living room with her grandson when her daughter, Jamea Harris, accidentally FaceTimed her. 1:14. At 1:36 a.m., Davis, Miles and Bradley left Twelve25 and walked across the street. Miller has not been charged with a crime, and Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said in a news conference later Tuesday that the program had been aware of Miller's alleged link to the case. [11] According to WRBL, the shooting was thought to be the result of an altercation. His bio has been removed from the athletic department website, and the university said in its statement that he "has been removed from campus.". University of Alabama basketball player provided gun for shooting - CNN But Judge Joanne Jannik denied Miles and Davis bond requests. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A fatal January shooting that involved members of the top-ranked Alabama mens basketball team, which has loomed over the Crimson Tide as they chase a national championship, could have been even more deadly, as surveillance video showed that two people, including an Alabama player, were in a car struck by bullets in the crossfire. By the time the sun came up on Sunday morning, Harris' son had lost his mother, fatally shot in the passenger seat of her Jeep parked just off The Strip. [19][20][21] A short time later, a sixth suspect, a 15-year-old from Tuskegee was arrested under the same charges on April 20, but his name and bail conditions were withheld due to his age. Harris quickly realized she'd inadvertently dialed her mom, but, like always, her 5-year-old son Kaine pulled her in, so she didn't hang up. Tracy and Dwight Harris saw Miles being led out of the sheriff's office in handcuffs. Steven Gonzalez, associate director of communications at the school, said Davis "has never been employed by the University of Alabama" but confirmed that Davis had worked for Frain. A shooting at a fire station in Birmingham, Alabama, Wednesday left two firefighters in serious condition, law enforcement officials said. After court, Harris's mother told reporters that she was frustrated by the focus on basketball, when the shooting claimed the life of her daughter. Miles, 21, and Davis, 20, who is not affiliated with the basketball program or university, are facing capital murder charges in the shooting death of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris. February 21, 2023 / 8:21 PM / CBS/AP University of Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller brought a teammate the gun that was used in a fatal January shooting near campus, an investigator. According to court testimony, Davis and Miles had an exchange in which one told the other, "The heat is in the hat," and then, "Is there one in the head," meaning, was it loaded? Alabama freshman basketball standout Brandon Miller brought a teammate the handgun that was used to kill a woman last month, according to police in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. "It is an incredibly sad situation. A FEW HOURS later, Miles, Bradley and Miller headed toward The Strip. ", "Darius' exact words were [that] Alabama provided him with the opportunity for him to get to know people and better himself," Tracy Harris said. At 1:10 a.m., according to testimony, Miles texted Miller, "How long u goin be.". Miles arrived at Half Shell Oyster House to meet them for dinner. Davis grew up in Landover, Maryland, and dreamed of playing in the NFL. Brandon Miller: Alabama freshman, who is 'cooperative witness' in ASTA | Alabama Sate Trapshooting Association Police testified that Davis fired first. At least three Alabama players have been placed at the scene of the shooting that took place in the early morning hours of Jan. 15, as bars emptied out along The Strip, a popular gathering spot for students near campus along University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa. Six minutes later, Harris, Johnson and Humphrey went inside. Darius Miles: Alabama basketball player provided gun, documents show He said his team met Sunday night and there were "a lot of hugs.". Two bullets struck the windshield of Millers car. His Hudl page is filled with highlights of a young defensive back trying to get recruited. "He listened.". Alabama AD: Report over fourth player involved in shooting 'untrue' Almost immediately after Davis approached the driver's side of the car, the first shot was fired. Alabama basketball player booked in fatal shooting near campus - Yahoo News [12][13][14] Dowdell was the brother of the birthday celebrant. He offered his thoughts and prayers, and said that he and his staff were heartbroken. Police describe what happened in shooting involving Alabama basketball star We're keeping [Harris' family and friends] in our thoughts and prayers as they continue to grieve. She learned later it was Asia Humphrey and Cedric Johnson. "He's had multiple issues. In a statement released Tuesday evening, Oats acknowledged that his comments "came across poorly.". University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles is one of two suspects charged with capital murder in a predawn deadly shooting on the Strip in Tuscaloosa. The fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa happened Jan. 15, 2023, in a popular area near campus called The Strip. Both Davis and Miles wiped away tears as their mothers' took to the stand to testify that they would make sure their sons would follow rules if granted bond, but that request was later denied by Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne E. Jannik. On Wednesday, Spears filed a defamation suit against The Times that included new details about the incident. USATSI Alabama junior forward Darius Miles was arrested on Sunday and charged with capital murder following a shooting in the early morning hours on Sunday in Tuscaloosa. Early Thursday, DeCarla Cotton, the mother of Harris, told USA TODAY Sports it was unimaginable that Miller played and continued to not be disciplined by the Tide. The man, whose real name is Jason ORear, hung up without answering questions on Wednesday when he was contacted by the Times. After Miller arrived, Miles allegedly retrieved the gun and handed it to Davis, who fired shots into a vehicle in which Harris was the passenger. Culpepper said Tuesday that Miles told Davis where his gun was in Miller's car. With Miller . Miles and Daviswere indicted by a grand jury last week. Bama Basketball Shooting Latest: Video Evidence Illuminates Tragedy Wrong spot at the wrong time.". His mother, Annie Davis, said Michael had a "change of heart" about college after that and worked fast food and construction. In Tuscaloosa, most of the bars along The Strip have been closed this week and the campus is all but vacant as most students have left town for spring break. THE STORY OF Jamea Harris' death starts as Tuscaloosa celebrated the No. Heard couldn't sleep that night and wasn't sure why. Feb 21, 2023 One day after a police investigator alleged Alabama basketball freshman Brandon Miller brought his then-teammate Darius Miles the gun that was used in a Jan. 15 fatal shooting of. [10], Investigators recovered 89 shell casings from seven different guns at the scene. [3] Investigators found numerous handgun shell casings but no high-powered rifle ammunition at the scene. How many Alabama basketball players were involved? Alabama basketball player Darius Miles charged with capital murder Miles had participated in six games this season. A 911 call also came from University Downs Apartments. Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles had his bond denied after a hearing was held Tuesday for him and Michael Lynn Davis after a fatal shooting on Jan. 15. She did not know what to say, and wondered why he randomly asked that. Asked whether other players were involved, he cited the ongoing investigation and said the rest of the team would travel to Nashville, Tennessee, and be available to play the following day. It's devastating. A nearby bar owner noticed that there was more loitering than usual that Saturday. Awaken Sunday morning with the news of the shooting, Oats said he called Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne and focused on Harris, her family and his team. CNN University of Alabama freshman Brandon Miller has spoken for the first time since the fatal campus shooting in January which the school says he is a "cooperative witness" in. Darius Miles during a game in December. Miles' name wasn't on the institution's basketball roster online late Sunday. ESPN has sought comment from the Alabama players on the scene that night, but the university had not made players available the past two weeks, until Wednesday. He has started every game since the shooting. In the late night hours following Alabama basketball's blowout 106-66 win over LSU the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 14, a group consisting of Charles County, Maryland native Michael . They didn't have a previous relationship, he said. "He actually went back home to [Washington] to deal with a personal matter and then he had the ankle injury, it was kind of ongoing," Oats said. Alabama Basketball Manager Says He, Not Player, Was at Deadly Shooting Miles was dismissed from the team and kicked out of school within hours of his arrest, and the involvement of other players was kept quiet as the Crimson Tide established themselves as the toast of the Southeastern Conference and one of the best teams in the country. [Editors note: This is from March of 2023.]. The celebrant's mother, after hearing the same rumor, had turned on the lights and demanded anyone with a gun to leave. Miles is accused of providing his gun to Davis, who fired it and killed Harris, prosecutors say. According to court testimony, Davis was shot in the shoulder. After the article was initially published, Alabamas athletic director and Spearss father denied that Spears was present. Prosecutors and defense lawyers presented diverging accounts of the shooting. Police testified there was no indication of interaction between the groups inside Twelve25. The description of events that led to the shooting is based on court testimony and video reviewed by ESPN, as well as interviews with business operators and other people on The Strip that night. 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"At this time, it appears that the only motive was a minor altercation that these individuals had with the victim as they were out on the Strip,'' Kennedy said at a news conference Sunday evening. Harris was sitting in the passenger seat of a car when she was struck by a bullet, police said. Miles' attorney said in the Feb. 21 hearing that Johnson, upset with Davis' dancing near the Jeep, got out of the vehicle, crossed the street and talked to three of his friends. Miller played, scoring a career-high 41 points on 14 of 25 shooting as the Tide held off upset-minded South Carolina 78-76 in overtime. "I want justice for my grandson. Two more suspects were arrested less than 48 hours later. He also stated that the victims were just "schoolkids trying to graduate, trying to make their parents proud. Miles then walked back to Miller's car and opened the right-side passenger door -- with Davis on the left -- and rummaged through clothes. [9][16], The next morning during a news conference, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said it had launched an investigation at the request of the Dadeville Police Department. Prosecutors and defense attorneys have presented conflicting interpretations of events that night. "[16], Jacksonville State University football coach, Rich Rodriguez, released a statement after one of the deceased victims was confirmed to have been a commit to the football team.
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