



An “ambitious and bright” man from the Chicago area was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex on the Jackson State University campus in Mississippi on Sunday, according to the school.
Jaylen Burns, an industrial technology student, was taken to a hospital after reports of shots fired at the University Pointe Apartment Complex, JSU said in a statement.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Jaylen’s family, friends and all those who knew him. He was an ambitious and bright young man, who believed in being of service as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and president of the C100 Chapter at JSU, an affiliate of the 100 Black Men of America. We grieve the tragic loss of his life due to this senseless act of violence,” the university said.
All classes were suspended Monday and additional security was added across campus.
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