Auburn Tight End Jakell Mitchell Dies After Shooting

Article by David Lear with Canada Sentinel. Photo by Auburntigers.com
Auburn, AL--Auburn Police were called to an early morning shooting at 12:25 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found 18-year-old freshman Auburn tight end Jakell Mitchell with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Mitchell was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The shooting took place at the Tiger Lodge apartment complex, a few miles from the Auburn campus.

Auburn Tigers Head Coach Gus Malzahn released the following statement: "I'm devastated and saddened by the passing of Jakell Mitchell. My thoughts and prayers are with Jakell's family and friends, who are suffering through this senseless tragedy. I know the Auburn Family is hurting, especially our players and coaches, and we are going to love and support them through this difficult time. We have lost a member of our family too young, too soon."

Police have arrested Markale Deandra Hear of Camp Hill, Alabama.

Shooting Leaves Bullets Holes In Scooter.

 Posted by The Canada Sentinel
Vancouver - Shortly before 5 p.m. yesterday, police responded to a report of shots being fired in the west lane of Hornby Street at Helmcken. When police arrived, they found a mobility scooter with multiple bullet holes. The driver of the scooter, a 43-year-old Vancouver woman, ran to St. Paul's hospital where she was located by police, uninjured. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. Investigators believe that there was an ongoing dispute between the man and woman and that she was the target of the shooting. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to call (604) 717-3321

Update:Vancouver – Suspected shooter Gerry Pennell has been arrested in Vancouver without

incident according to the Vancouver Police Department.