Members of the Jackson State University Upsilon Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. are seeking support as they mourn the loss of fraternity brother Travis Woods with a candlelight vigil today.
The vigil is schedule to start at 7:11 pm at the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity plot in honor of Woods, who lost his life on Feb. 1.
There has also been a Go Fund Me Account set up for donations to assist Woods’ family with funeral expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/l9nutc
Funeral arrangements are tentatively set for this weekend, family members said.
Woods, a former Jackson State football player, was shot and killed in an altercation outside a club in Lorman, Miss., about 2:30 a.m. Sunday, authorities said.
One person has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in the incident, according to Claiborne County Sheriff Marvin Lucas.
Woods, 23, a Natchez native, was a starting defensive back with JSU in his senior season in 2013.
