Trial For Grambling State University Student Killings: When?

On October 27, 2017, Grambling State University freshman Jaylin Wayne was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder of two men, 23-year-olds Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell, on the university's Louisiana campus. The shooting, which occurred during the school's homecoming week, followed an altercation in a dorm room and led to a tragic loss of lives. Zyheim Butcher and Ahmad Green were also arrested and charged in connection with a separate shooting incident at the university during the same week. While the trials for these incidents are yet to begin, the impact of these events has left a lasting mark on the Grambling State University community.

Suspect Jaylin Wayne arrested and charged with first-degree murder

On October 27, 2017, Jaylin M. Wayne, a freshman at Grambling State University, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for the killings of Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell. Wayne, a native of St. Louis, Missouri, turned himself in to law enforcement on Thursday, two days after the shooting.

The shooting occurred following an altercation between Wayne and Andrews in a dorm room at Bowen Hall, which then spilled out into a residential courtyard. During the fight, Wayne produced a firearm and shot Andrews and Caldwell. Caldwell had been trying to help Andrews when he was shot.

Andrews, a 23-year-old senior at the university, and Caldwell, also 23, were found dead at the scene by the police. While Andrews was a student at the university, Caldwell was not enrolled there.

Lincoln Parish Sheriff Mike Stone stated that the incident did not appear to be random or an act of domestic terrorism. He also expressed confidence in the strength of the case against Wayne.

The Grambling State University community was shaken by the shooting, which occurred during homecoming week. The university's president, Richard J. Gallot Jr., offered condolences to the families of the victims and thanked law enforcement for their swift response.

Two victims identified as Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell

On October 25, 2017, two men, 23-year-olds Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell, were shot and killed during a fight outside two dorms at Grambling State University in Louisiana. Andrews was a senior at the historically Black university, while Caldwell was not enrolled, according to a Grambling State spokesman. Both men were from Farmerville and were friends in high school.

Andrews was a student studying criminal justice and had planned on moving to Texas after graduation. He lived with his older brother, Ladarius Heard, a short distance from campus. Heard, who was out of town for work, said he felt compelled to drive back to Ruston the night before the shooting. He said he couldn't fathom why anyone would want to harm his younger brother, who was always smiling and dancing and "didn't bother nobody."

Andrews' mother, Juanita Augman, described her son as a wonderful child who was very active and loved by everyone. She said he had played football in high school and wanted to play in college but couldn't due to an injury. He also enjoyed basketball and running and had earned over 15 trophies as a member of his high school track team.

The shooting occurred around midnight on Tuesday, during the university's homecoming week, which typically sees an increase in visitors to the campus. The suspect, Jaylin M. Wayne, a freshman at the university, turned himself in to law enforcement and was charged with first-degree murder. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Department said the incident began with a disagreement between Wayne and Andrews, and at some point during the fight, Wayne produced a firearm, shooting both Andrews and Caldwell. Caldwell had been trying to help Andrews when he was shot.

The victims were known to the suspect, according to authorities

On October 27, 2017, 23-year-old Grambling State University senior Earl Andrews and his friend, 23-year-old Monquiarious Caldwell, were shot and killed on the university's campus in Louisiana. The suspect, Jaylin M. Wayne, a freshman at the university, turned himself in to law enforcement and was charged with first-degree murder.

Authorities stated that the victims and the suspect knew each other "to some extent," indicating that the shooting was not a random act or linked to domestic terrorism. Lincoln Parish Sheriff Mike Stone emphasized that the incident appeared to have occurred between individuals with some level of acquaintance.

The shooting occurred during an altercation that started inside a dorm room and then moved to a residential courtyard, where Andrews and Caldwell were found dead from gunshot wounds. Caldwell, who was not a student at the university, was trying to help Andrews when he was shot, according to a sheriff's department news release.

The Grambling State University community was deeply shaken by the incident, with university president Richard J. Gallot Jr. expressing his condolences to the victims' families and emphasizing the closeness of the university community.

The shooting was not random or an act of terrorism, said Lincoln Parish Sheriff Mike Stone

On October 25, 2017, two men, Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell, both 23 years old, were shot and killed on the Grambling State University campus in Louisiana. Lincoln Parish Sheriff Mike Stone stated that the shooting was not random or an act of terrorism, suggesting that the suspect and victims knew each other to some extent.

Andrews was a senior at Grambling State University, and Caldwell was not a student at the university. The shooting occurred during an altercation that started inside a dorm room and then spilled out into a residential courtyard. Authorities believe the suspect, later identified as Jaylin M. Wayne, a freshman at the university, had a disagreement with Andrews, and at some point during the fight, Wayne produced a firearm, shooting both Andrews and Caldwell. Caldwell had been trying to help Andrews when he was shot, according to a sheriff's department news release.

Wayne, who is from St. Louis, turned himself in to law enforcement and was charged with first-degree murder. The shooting shocked the small campus community, with university president Richard J. Gallot Jr. expressing his condolences and noting that the death of Andrews was "truly a loss of a family member." The university's director of communications, Will Sutton, also highlighted the tragic timing of the incident during homecoming week, when many alumni return to campus.

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office's statement provided reassurance that the shooting was an isolated incident, unrelated to random acts of violence or domestic terrorism. This statement aimed to address concerns about campus safety and distinguish the shooting from other recent acts of violence across the country.

The university's president, Richard J. Gallot Jr., expressed his condolences to the victims' families

Grambling State University's president, Richard J. Gallot Jr., expressed his condolences to the victims' families following the tragic shooting on campus that resulted in the deaths of Earl Andrews, a 23-year-old senior at the university, and his friend, 23-year-old Monquiarious Caldwell. Gallot released a statement, saying:

> "Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Andrews and the Caldwell families during this difficult time."

He also thanked the law enforcement officers involved in the case, acknowledging their "around-the-clock effort in solving this case within the first 48 hours."

The shooting, which occurred during homecoming week, sent shockwaves through the small campus community of around 5,000 students. Gallot described the incident as a "horrible thing to happen" and emphasised the impact it had on the tight-knit Grambling State community. He noted that even the cafeteria workers were fond of Andrews, who was studying criminal justice and had plans to move to Texas after graduation.

The university president's statement reflects the grief and support evident in the Grambling State community, as they rallied together in the aftermath of this tragic event.

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