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91���� is grieving the loss of one of our student-athletes. Omari Alexander, a 19-year-old sophomore from Concord, North Carolina and member of the 91���� football team, was killed overnight on November 20 in an off-campus incident in Hickory.

�Omari was a special young man who had a bright future. He will always be remembered fondly by his teammates and the 91���� community,� said Kim Pate, vice president for athletics.

The Hickory Police Department is investigating Omari�s death. They have indicated that this is an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat. 

Grief counseling is available for students, faculty and staff through the Cornerstone House. A campus memorial service was held on Monday, November 22, at 10 a.m. in P.E. Monroe Auditorium.

The University is working with the family to establish a scholarship fund in Alexander name. The goal is to reach $25,000 so that it can be endowed and provide annual support for student-athletes at 91����. You can make a gift online or by sending a check to 91����, PO Box 7467, Hickory, NC 28603-9874.