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Former USM football player charged in fatal shooting

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WJTV) - A former Southern Miss football player was arrested in connection to a homicide in Birmingham, Alabama. According to police, Jaylond Adams, 28, was arrested and charged with capital murder and robbery first-degree in connection to a fatal shooting.

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AL.com
Former college football player arrested in Birmingham robbery homicide (opens AL.com)
Published Oct 22, 2026
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Jaylond Adams, a Minor High graduate and former wide receiver for the University of Southern Mississippi, is charged with capital murder.
WJTV Jackson
Former USM football player charged in fatal shooting (opens WJTV Jackson)
Published Oct 23, 2026
WJTV Jackson's feed description
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WJTV) - A former Southern Miss football player was arrested in connection to a homicide in Birmingham, Alabama. According to police, Jaylond Adams, 28, was arrested and charged with capital murder and robbery first-degree in connection to a fatal shooting.