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Gang Rivalry Erupts at ASU Homecoming: 19-Year-Old Killed and Five Shot at Campus Concert

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Confirmed Threat

On the evening of October 19, 2024, a shooting during Albany State University's homecoming weekend killed 19-year-old De'Marion Tashawn Daniels and injured five others, including three juvenile girls ages 13 to 17. The shooting occurred in a crowded area near an on-campus concert around 8:50 PM EDT. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation attributed the violence to a gang rivalry and arrested 18-year-old Jeremy Marshall of Albany.

Alerts
3
Response
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Killed
1
Injured
5
Institution
Albany State University
Hbcu · GA
~6,500 studentsASU LiveSafe / Connect 5 Alert
Confirmed Timeline

Alert Sequence

3 messages in sequence · 1 verified verbatim

Some alert texts below are approximate reconstructions from news coverage, not confirmed verbatim transcripts. Reconstructed texts are shown in italic with a dashed border. Verified verbatim texts have a solid border and are marked accordingly.

INITIAL ALERTPush
Verified verbatimAlbany State University Connect5 alert system archive (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications page), quoting the 10/19/2024 emergency notification exactly119 chars
This is NOT a test. Report of gunshots fired on or near campus. Seek shelter. For safety, lock doors and remain inside.
Verbatim text confirmed from the Albany State University Connect5 alert archive at asurams.edu, listing the October 19, 2024 notification as: 'This is NOT a test. Report of gunshots fired on or near campus. Seek shelter. For safety, lock doors and remain inside.'
The 'This is NOT a test' opener is a less common but well-documented emergency alert formulation intended to stop recipients from dismissing the notification as a drill
ASU Police coordinated with the Albany Police Department and GBI in the immediate response; the shooting occurred around 8:50 PM EDT during a homecoming concert
UPDATEPush
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ASU UPDATE: The campus remains on lockdown as law enforcement continues to investigate the shooting near the concert area. One person has been confirmed deceased. Multiple injuries reported. Stay sheltered.

This text has been reconstructed from news coverage and may not reflect the exact original wording.

Reconstructed from news coverage; authorities confirmed one death and multiple injuries
A triage site was set up on campus to treat injured victims before hospital transport
ALL CLEARPush
Approximate reconstruction202 chars
ASU UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted. Law enforcement has secured the scene. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Albany State University Police Department or the GBI.

This text has been reconstructed from news coverage and may not reflect the exact original wording.

Reconstructed from news coverage; the lockdown was lifted after the area was deemed safe
The GBI was called in to lead the investigation
Context

Background

On the evening of October 19, 2024, gunfire erupted during Albany State University's homecoming weekend in a crowded area near a campus concert, killing one person and injuring five others. The victim, De'Marion Tashawn Daniels, a 19-year-old from Newnan, Georgia, was not an ASU student. Among the five injured were three juvenile girls -- a 13-year-old, a 16-year-old, and a 17-year-old -- all of whom suffered gunshot wounds. A triage site was set up on campus to provide immediate medical care before victims were transported to a local hospital. The campus was placed on lockdown, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation assumed control of the case. On November 1, 2024, the GBI arrested 18-year-old Jeremy Marshall of Albany. He was later indicted by the Georgia Attorney General as a member of the Blockos gang, with the shooting attributed to an ongoing rivalry between the Blockos and the Purps, another hybrid criminal street gang. Albany State subsequently implemented enhanced security measures for future homecoming events.
Analysis

Key Findings

The shooting was linked to a gang rivalry unrelated to the university, with neither the victim nor the suspect being ASU students
Three of the five injured victims were juveniles between 13 and 17 years old
The incident was part of a cluster of HBCU homecoming shootings in October-November 2024, including Tennessee State and Tuskegee
Outcome
De'Marion Tashawn Daniels, 19, of Newnan, Georgia, was killed. Five others were injured, including three juvenile females. Jeremy Marshall, 18, of Albany was arrested on November 1, 2024 and charged with murder, three counts of aggravated assault and three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was later indicted by the Georgia Attorney General's office as a gang member.
Provenance

Sources

  1. Official
    Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications — Albany State University Connect5 Alert Archive
    asurams.edu
  2. Official
    Shooting Incident at Albany State University During Homecoming Weekend (GBI)
    gbi.georgia.gov
  3. Official
    Carr Indicts Suspected Gang Member for Deadly Homecoming Shooting (GA Attorney General)
    law.georgia.gov
  4. News
    Victim identified in Albany State University homecoming shooting (11Alive)
    11alive.com
  5. News
    Albany State University releases statement on deadly shooting (WALB)
    walb.com
  6. News
    Police make arrest in deadly homecoming shooting at Albany State University (CNN)
    cnn.com
Tags
shootingfatalhbcugeorgiahomecominggang-violencejuvenile-victimsgbi-investigation
Added May 2026Updated June 2026Via ingestion