Lenoir Rhyne University issued the following announcement on November 20.
Lenoir-Rhyne University 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 LR football team, was killed overnight 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 LR 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. Staff at the Cornerstone House will be available for walk-in hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, and Sunday, Nov. 21. There also will be a memorial service on Monday, Nov. 22, at 10 a.m. in PE Monroe Auditorium.
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