Marcus MJ Daniels Jr., 21, was fatally shot in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and found unresponsive in his vehicle on the evening of June 11, 2024, at the Ivy Row Apartments, an off-campus housing complex. The shooting occurred during what police described as an attempted armed robbery and carjacking. Daniels was a senior defensive back for the University of Southern Mississippi, a transfer from the University of Mississippi, and had tied for the team lead in interceptions in his first season at Southern Miss; he was expected to be a starting safety for the 2024 season. He was remembered as a devoted son and brother who enjoyed fishing and hunting and as a teammate with an infectious smile.

The Hattiesburg Police Department identified several suspects within days. On June 14, three teenagers were taken into custody: 18-year-old Orlando May of Hattiesburg, 17-year-old Allen Marcus Gardner of Houston, Texas, and 16-year-old Samir Green of Hattiesburg; all three were charged with capital murder and attempted armed carjacking, and the juveniles were charged as adults. May also faced felony eluding and two counts of grand larceny auto. A fourth suspect, 16-year-old Nytavion Shaw of Laurel, was arrested on June 20 and charged as an adult with capital murder and attempted armed carjacking.

Anyone who knew Marcus, was at Ivy Row Apartments on June 11, or has information about the events that night is asked to come forward.