Tragedy Strikes: Ole Miss Freshman Corey Adams Fatally Shot in Cordova, Tennessee
The communities of Cordova, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana, are in deep mourning following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old defensive end Corey Adams, a promising University of Mississippi freshman and former Edna Karr High School standout from New Orleans. He was tragically killed late Saturday night, July 19, 2025.
đŻď¸ Incident Details
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Where & When: Shortly after 10:14 p.m. Saturday, Shelby County deputies responded to a shooting at Fern Glade Cove in Cordova, a Memphis suburbDiscovery: Deputies found Corey inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts by deputies and Shelby County Fire personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene
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Other Victims: Four adult men self-transported to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening wounds
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Investigation: The Shelby County Sheriffâs Office has classified the shooting as a homicide and continues an active investigation. No arrests have been reported
đ¤ A Life of Promise
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Athletic Talent: At 6â˛4âł and 250 lbs, Corey was a highly regarded defensive lineman, chosen as an early enrollee at Ole Miss where he planned to play in the upcoming fall season
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High School Legacy: A star at Edna Karr High School, he earned recognition for his athleticism and leadership. His high school teammates remember him as âa friend, brother, son, student, and allâaround great young manâ .
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College Arrival: Corey matriculated at Ole Miss earlier this year, poised to make an immediate impact on the Rebelsâ defense
đ˘ Reactions from Institutions & Community
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Ole Miss Statement: The university issued a heartfelt statement: âWe are devastated… our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time⌠we ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involvedâ
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Edna Karr Tribute: His former high school honored his memory online, saying in part, âWords canât describe this type of pain⌠This wasnât supposed to be the end of his storyâ
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Public Grief: Recruiting analysts, teammates, and local fans took to social media sharing sorrow, disbelief, and tributes to Corey’s bright future ahead
đ Incident Summary
| Aspect | Details |
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| Victim | Corey Adams, 18, freshman defensive end at Ole Miss |
| Date & Time | ~10:14âŻp.m., July 19, 2025 |
| Location | Fern Glade Cove, Cordova, TN |
| Circumstances | Found shot inside a vehicle, pronounced dead on scene |
| Other Victims | Four men injured, non-life-threatening |
| Status | Homicide investigation ongoing, no arrests yet |
đŻď¸ A Legacy Cut Short
Corey Adams represented immense athletic and personal promiseâferocious yet humble, disciplined, and filled with passion. His sudden death shocks Cordova, New Orleans, Oxford, and the wider football community. He was weeks away from taking the field for Ole Miss and beginning a journey many had heralded as the start of a bright career
As collective grief and prayer ripple through two states, both his high school and university communities are organizing memorials and offering support to his family.