West Virginia State Football Player Fatally Shot in Home Invasion

Jyilek Harrington, 21, was killed in his Charleston apartment during a disturbance; police are investigating the incident as a homicide.

Jyilek Harrington, a senior linebacker at West Virginia State University, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in his apartment on Wednesday night.
Police are treating the incident as a home invasion and homicide, but no suspect information has been released.
West Virginia State postponed its home opener against Carson-Newman to hold a vigil in Harrington's honor.
Harrington was known for his community leadership, including organizing a GoFundMe during Christmas to help less fortunate families.
A memorial fund has been established in Harrington's name, with donations going to a charitable organization in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.