Former University of Alabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Arrested and Charged with Capital Murder in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 23-Year-Old Jamea Jonae Harris

The University of Alabama is mourning the loss of a 23-year-old woman who was killed in a shooting near the campus Sunday. Tuscaloosa law enforcement has arrested and charged former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, 21, with capital murder in connection with the incident.

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said Miles, from Washington, D.C., and Michael Lynn Davis, 20, were both arrested after gunfire was exchanged between people in vehicles just off the Strip, Tuscaloosa’s campus-adjacent nightlife district. Miles is the only person involved who is connected to the University of Alabama.

The victim was identified as Jamea Jonae Harris. The University of Alabama athletics department released a statement Sunday saying, “We were made aware of the recent charge against student-athlete Darius Miles, and he is no longer a member of the Alabama men’s basketball team.”

The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the shooting. No further information has been released at this time.

The University of Alabama community is mourning the loss of Jamea Jonae Harris, and offering their condolences to her family and friends. The university is also providing support to students, faculty, and staff who may be affected by this tragedy.