Authorities have not officially released the victim’s identity, and Laney College has also stopped short of confirming names, saying only that a “senior member” of the athletic staff had been shot. The silence surrounding the victim’s identity has created a heavy
sense of unease on campus, where students, faculty, and staff are anxiously awaiting updates while trying to process the reality that violence has reached so close to home. The investigation remains active, with police working to piece together what led to the shooting and whether the victim was specifically targeted or caught in a broader conflict.
Meanwhile, Laney College officials released a brief but somber statement acknowledging the incident and confirming that one of their own had been critically injured. They described the individual as a respected and long-serving member of the athletics department—someone whose work extended far beyond the field or
gym and into the everyday lives of the young people he mentored. Though the college refrained from providing details, their tone made it clear that the campus community is reeling.Students gathered in small groups throughout the day, whispering bits of unconfirmed information and sharing memories of the staff member they believed had been hurt.
Many spoke about how he pushed them to excel academically, not just athletically, and how his office was often a safe space to talk through personal struggles. For athletes, his absence feels like losing the stabilizing presence that anchored their programs.Laney College administrators are urging patience and respect as they await official confirmation from law enforcement and the victim’s family.
Counseling services have been expanded, and additional security has been placed around campus to reassure students. Though facts remain scarce, one thing is certain: the impact of this shooting has sent deep shockwaves through a community that depended on the quiet leadership of a man whose name, for now, remains withheld but whose influence is unmistakably felt.
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