Memphis shooting touches TSU students
Acquanetta G. Donnell Jr. & Ebony Works
News Editor & Sports Editor
Issue date: 10/8/07 Section: Sports
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University of Memphis defensive lineman, Taylor Bradford, was shot and killed near a university-housing complex on Sunday night, September 30, 2007. A 2004 graduate of Antioch High School in Nashville, Bradford was known as a gentle person who bothered no one. While at Antioch, Bradford lettered in football, track, and baseball. Known by many, Taylor Bradford was not only a member of the U of M football team, but also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated.
Dustin Hennings, a senior at the University of Memphis, said "The death of my fraternity brother was very upsetting. He was one of the nicest guys I knew and he didnt deserve to be killed so early in life. I know he's in a better place now and I cant wait to see him when I get there, he said."
Bradford, a 21-year-old junior, died at the scene of a car accident. It has been reported that once Bradford was shot, he was able to make it to his car. He then attempted to drive himself to the hospital, but struck a tree and then died. Police are still unsure if the tragedy was random or if it was planned.
Kaila Thompson, a 2005 graduate of Antioch High School and a junior nursing major said, "Taylor Bradford is a very sweet and funny person, I just saw him this summer when he came to visit and I will never forget his smile and jokes!"
The 5-foot-11, 300 pound football player was a transfer student from Samford University, in which he spent two seasons with. During his collegiate experience, Taylor 16 tackles and one tackles and one tackle for loss. He had just recently lost 25 pounds with the hope of earning playing time by switching to fullback.
"He was an extremely hard worker. He was a very positive person and liked all over the campus," said U of M head coach Tommy West. "It's more than losing an athlete, but also a friend, and how we lost him is very shocking." West addsTwo University of Memphis students are now being sought in connection of the murder of Taylor Bradford.
LaShonda Jones, a senior at Middle Tennessee State University, and a fellow graduate with Bradford said, "I knew Taylor from high school. We weren't really close, but we had conversation from time to time. Overall, he was a very nice and talented person with so much potential. It's really hard to see a fallen soldier who stood outside the box from the norm to be gone."
Senior English teacher of Bradford, Coach Coombs said, " Taylor was a wonderful student. He was very mannerable, and well respected by his peers. All the teachers loved him and always whished we had more students like him."
Myesha Kinnard, a junior cardio-respitory therapy major from Antioch, Tenn., and a 2005 graduate of Antioch High School said, "It's unfortunate that yet another life has been taken away over foolishness. Taylor 'Tab' will be greatly missed and I'll continue to keep the Bradford family in my prayers."
Dustin Hennings, a senior at the University of Memphis, said "The death of my fraternity brother was very upsetting. He was one of the nicest guys I knew and he didnt deserve to be killed so early in life. I know he's in a better place now and I cant wait to see him when I get there, he said."
Bradford, a 21-year-old junior, died at the scene of a car accident. It has been reported that once Bradford was shot, he was able to make it to his car. He then attempted to drive himself to the hospital, but struck a tree and then died. Police are still unsure if the tragedy was random or if it was planned.
Kaila Thompson, a 2005 graduate of Antioch High School and a junior nursing major said, "Taylor Bradford is a very sweet and funny person, I just saw him this summer when he came to visit and I will never forget his smile and jokes!"
The 5-foot-11, 300 pound football player was a transfer student from Samford University, in which he spent two seasons with. During his collegiate experience, Taylor 16 tackles and one tackles and one tackle for loss. He had just recently lost 25 pounds with the hope of earning playing time by switching to fullback.
"He was an extremely hard worker. He was a very positive person and liked all over the campus," said U of M head coach Tommy West. "It's more than losing an athlete, but also a friend, and how we lost him is very shocking." West addsTwo University of Memphis students are now being sought in connection of the murder of Taylor Bradford.
LaShonda Jones, a senior at Middle Tennessee State University, and a fellow graduate with Bradford said, "I knew Taylor from high school. We weren't really close, but we had conversation from time to time. Overall, he was a very nice and talented person with so much potential. It's really hard to see a fallen soldier who stood outside the box from the norm to be gone."
Senior English teacher of Bradford, Coach Coombs said, " Taylor was a wonderful student. He was very mannerable, and well respected by his peers. All the teachers loved him and always whished we had more students like him."
Myesha Kinnard, a junior cardio-respitory therapy major from Antioch, Tenn., and a 2005 graduate of Antioch High School said, "It's unfortunate that yet another life has been taken away over foolishness. Taylor 'Tab' will be greatly missed and I'll continue to keep the Bradford family in my prayers."
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