21-year-old WVSU linebacker Jyilek Harrington fatally shot in Charleston home invasion; investigation ongoing.

Jyilek Zyiare Harrington, a 21-year-old linebacker at West Virginia State University, was fatally shot during an alleged home invasion in Charleston. His body was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident is under investigation, with no suspects identified. Harrington was remembered as a dedicated student-athlete and community leader. The university is providing counseling services and has established a memorial fund in his honor, while the home opener against Carson-Newman has been rescheduled.

September 12, 2024
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