Brett Ojiyi, a junior college football player at Colorado Mesa University, was killed in a shooting early on Saturday, September 22, in Grand Junction, Colorado.
According to authorities, Grand Junction police were called around midnight on Saturday, September 22, to a home in the 1100 block of Main Street, where they found Ojiyi suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Jjiyi was later pronounced dead at the residence.
At this time, few details have been released about the incident and no arrests have been made. Police say there are no safety concerns for public.
The Colorado Mesa University released the following statement about Ojiyi’s death on Facebook:
“University officials are organizing response services for students, family and staff including counseling and emotional support options. Grief professionals from CMU Student Services and Mind Springs Health are among the CMU partners working to address the needs of students, family and coaches facing this tremendous loss.
“Counselors and support services are available to students by appointment at the Student Wellness Center, 1060 Orchard Ave. Those who wish to talk with a counselor may contact the center at 970.644.3740. The university also has crisis support resources available after hours, which can be arranged by contacting on-call services at 970-201-8472. Faculty and staff may access counseling through the Employee Assistance Program by contacting the Human Resources office.”
A moment of silence was held for Ojiyi prior to the start of Colorado Mesa’s football game against Chadron State.
Ojiyi, a running back from Los Angeles, played for the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks since 2016.
Colorado Mesa, which is located in Grand Junction, Colo., competes at the NCAA Division II level as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
