College basketball player shot and killed at Texas pool party, one teen faces murder charge

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A Division II basketball player is dead after he was shot in the head at a pool party.

Henderson State's Jamarion Brown was killed last week at the age of 23 in an incident that left two others injured, according to the Camp County Sheriff's Office.

Henderson State's Jamarion Brown finished his first season with the Reddies this past year.  (Henderson State)

"It is with deep sadness that Henderson State Athletics mourns the death of junior men’s basketball student-athlete Jamarion Brown," the university said in an online statement. "‘Jo’ spent just one season in Arkadelphia, but his impact on our campus was profound."

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"No words can express our sadness for Jamarion’s family, friends, and teammates," added head coach Jimmy Elgas. "Jo’s impact was felt not only on the basketball court, but throughout the fabric of Henderson State University, and we all grieve together. His loss leaves a tremendous void on our campus, but Jo will be remembered and honored in our hearts forever."

KLTV reported that authorities responded to a pool party in Camp County in Texas after multiple calls reported a shooting. Henderson was found seriously injured, while the others who were injured had gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening.

Brown, 23, averaged 6.5 points and 3.6 rebounds this past season. (Henderson State)

A helicopter arrived on the scene, but Brown was too injured to be flown away immediately. He was brought to a nearby hospital, then flown to another in Tyler, where he was pronounced dead.

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