A Texas Southern University student was accidentally shot and killed at an apartment complex near the university.
On Thursday April 7, officers responded to a shooting call on the block of 3600 Rosewood Street.
As authorities and campus police were arriving they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso and two friends trying to render aid.
While friends attempted to take their roommate to the hospital emergency crews arrived and transported the victim, Derrico Moore to an area hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries.
According to reports, Moore and his roommate went to visit another friend at his apartment. The friend pulled out a gun to show his friends when it accidentally went off and struck Moore in his torso area.
As a result, the friends called 911 and attempted to transport him to a hospital.
Moore was a talented trumpet player. He played in the Oak Park High School marching band before playing in TSU’s marching band, the Ocean of Soul.
Texas Southern University released the following statement:
The Texas Southern University family is saddened by an accidental shooting in campus housing overnight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim whose life was lost. The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. This was an isolated and accidental incident. All Tiger lives are precious. We are launching a campaign to educate our students and the community about gun safety and awareness. Counselors are available to help students who have been affected by the incident and those who need additional support. Students may contact the University Counseling Center at 713-313-7804. Faculty and Staff members can receive support through the University’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by contacting Human Resources at 713-313-7521.
Please keep the student’s family and the entire TSU community in your thoughts and prayers. We are strong and we will get through this together.
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