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Earlier on Sunday it was reported that a 23-year-old woman was fatally shot in Tuscaloosa.
Recently, more information came to light and it sounds like there are two suspects. One of them being Alabama basketball star Darius Miles.
Ben Flanagan reports that Miles has been charged with capital murder. For anyone not sure, capital murder is defined as a murder that is committed under certain aggravating circumstances, per the Houston Criminal Firm.
One of the two suspects charged with capital murder is Alabama basketball player Darius Miles https://t.co/6jzKRAClCt
— Ben Flanagan (@ThisBenFlanagan) January 15, 2023
Additionally, it appears the Alabama star is already being taken into custody. Ben Flanagan shares a clip of Darius Miles “leaving the Tuscaloosa County Jail after being charged with capital murder following an early morning fatal shooting on the Strip in Tuscaloosa.”
Video of Darius Miles leaving the Tuscaloosa County Jail after being charged with capital murder following an early morning fatal shooting on the Strip in Tuscaloosa pic.twitter.com/zbBdQ0VKhb
— Ben Flanagan (@ThisBenFlanagan) January 15, 2023
On top of that, According to Michael Casagrande, the University of Alabama has already released a statement regarding the situation. This is a truly sad time for the victim and her family.
The University of Alabama just sent the following statement on the arrest of basketball player Darius Miles. pic.twitter.com/v3NHhaM36e
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) January 15, 2023
This is an incredibly serious situation, as Miles could face execution “if convicted of capital murder,” per David Hookstead.
Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested in connection with the savage, brutal and heartless slaughter of a young woman.
He faces execution if convicted of capital murder. pic.twitter.com/HAEzvskJNC
— David Hookstead (@dhookstead) January 16, 2023
Our thoughts go out to the victim’s family and friends.