MJ Daniels has passed away tragically. He was confirmed dead on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 following recently released statements announcing his death. He died in a shotting leaving many hearts scarred after learning of his sudden death. Without any doubt, he will always be missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him during the course of his life. Since the news of his death surfaced, many have not hesitated to share their heartfelt condolences with the family of MJ Daniels.
What happened?
According to Tate Rutland, the Hattiesburg Police Department’s public information officer, the incident happened in the 6300 block of U.S. 49 at about nine o’clock on June 11. Marcus “MJ” Daniels Jr. was confirmed as the deceased by Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem. His body is being taken to the Jackson, Tennessee, state crime lab for an autopsy. Daniels, 21, was a starter defensive back for the Golden Eagles, having made 12 starts in the previous season. The former student of George County High School attended Ole Miss for his first two years of college before moving to Hattiesburg.
Read the following statement by Chris Strickland Jr. paying tribute to him:
I’m in so much disbelief about this, MJ Daniels was a great teammate/friend! Growing up around him was a blessing, I hate that the older we got the more we grew apart because we had went our own separate ways but i was happy for him because he was living his dream and that was playing football! He had so much love for the game and his teammates, there were days he had pick me up on the field when I wasn’t feeling it, or in the weight room telling me to get one more rep. I will always remember him! I send prayers to his family
More Information:
The claims that former Ole Miss cornerback MJ Daniels died in a shooting Tuesday night in Hattiesburg are being verified by Inside the Rebels. After relocating to Southern Mississippi, Daniels passed away from a gunshot wound. Unverified sources claim that his body was found at an apartment building in Hattiesburg. On Wednesday morning, social media platforms were flooded with reports of Daniels’ passing.
Daniels finished the previous season with three interceptions, tying for the team lead at Southern Miss, in addition to four pass breakups. This fall, he was anticipated to be among the Golden Eagles’ best players. Many thought Daniels had a future in the NFL
