Ole Miss announced the death of freshman Corey Adams on social media on July 20.
According to a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Adams, 18, was a homicide victim. According to the police, around 10:14 p.m. on July 19, a shooting occurred outside a residence on Fern Glade Cove in Cordova, Tennessee.
The Sheriff’s Office reported one male gunshot victim during a stop of a vehicle at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove. Adams was provided ‘life-saving measures,” but was pronounced dead on the scene. Adams was one of five shooting victims related to the incident, according to the report.
Four other male adults arrived at area hospitals in Memphis with gunshot wounds. They are listed in non-critical condition, according to the post from the Shelby County Sheriff.
Adams is listed as a freshman on the Ole Miss football roster. The three-star prospect signed with Ole Miss over offers from Oregon, TCU and USC, among other schools. Adams, who is listed at 6-foot-4, helped lead Edna Karr High School (New Orleans) to a state championship as a senior.
‘We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,’ Ole Miss wrote in a statement. ‘While our program is trying to cope with the tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
‘Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.’