In a heartbreaking incident, 18-year-old Corey Adams, a football player for the University of Mississippi’s Ole Miss Rebels, was fatally shot in Cordova, Tennessee, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The young athlete’s death has left his family, friends, and the community in mourning.
Shooting Incident Details
Corey Adams was found in a vehicle by deputies at around 10:14 p.m. local time on the night of the shooting. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to the scene near Fern Glade Cove, a residential area in Cordova.
Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered multiple shell casings and learned that four adult males had been driven to area hospitals with gunshot wounds. Adams, unfortunately, did not survive the attack despite deputies performing “life-saving measures” at the scene.
Adams, a defensive end for the Ole Miss Rebels, was later pronounced dead by the Shelby County Fire Department (SCFD). The other victims, who were also shot, are reported to be in noncritical condition. The incident is currently being investigated as a homicide.
Reactions from Ole Miss and Community
The Ole Miss Football team released a statement expressing their devastation at the loss of their player. They acknowledged the profound impact Adams’ death has had on the program, saying, “While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with [Adams’] loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
Out of respect for the family, they asked for privacy and refrained from commenting further.
Adams was a New Orleans native and had previously played football at Edna Karr High School in Louisiana. His high school’s football page shared a tribute, mourning the loss of someone who was described as “a friend, brother, son, student, and all-around great young man.”
The post expressed deep sorrow, with one line reading, “We never question God, but this is one we just don’t understand.”
Remembering Corey Adams
Corey Adams was a promising freshman at Ole Miss, listed on the team’s 2025 football roster and majoring in freshman studies. He is survived by his parents, Corey Adams and Chantrel Bernhart. His tragic death has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and the communities he was part of, both in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Ongoing Investigation
As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the community remains hopeful for justice. The tragic loss of a young life has shaken those who knew Corey Adams, and many are coming together to support his grieving family and friends.
This senseless act has brought attention to the broader issue of gun violence and its impact on communities and individuals. As the investigation unfolds, the hope is that those responsible will be held accountable for this devastating loss.
Corey Adams will be remembered not just as a talented football player, but as a kind-hearted young man whose future was tragically cut short.
