Ole Miss freshman defensive lineman Corey Adams was shot Saturday night in Cordova, Tennessee, and died as a result of his injuries, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on social media. Fox 8 Live in New Orleans and NOLA.com were among those to report the news first.
Ole Miss football’s official account released a statement Sunday morning on X. Adams, a New Orleans native who played at Edna Karr High School, was a member of the Rebels’ 2025 signing class.
“We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee. While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement reads. “Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in their thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.”
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place outside a residence on Fern Glade Cove. The homicide investigation is ongoing. Adams, 18, was identified as the victim in an update Sunday morning.
“When deputies arrived at the intersection of Forest Hill-Irene and Walnut Grove, they stopped a vehicle, finding an adult male gunshot victim,” the statement said. “They provided life-saving measures until Shelby County Fire arrived. Shelby County Fire personnel later pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.”
There were four additional gunshot victims according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, and all are “listed in non-critical condition.”
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