Reb72 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Keep them in prayers as this young man is laid to rest today... all local schools are wearing Black and Gold today in his honor Tarver Braddock, a 15-year-old student from Neville High School in Monroe, was killed in a fire at a deer camp early Friday morning on January 5, 2023. Additionally, five of his classmates were also injured in the blaze. Jeff Tannehill, the football coach at Neville High School, confirmed the devasting news of Tarver Braddock’s death in a text to the USA TODAY Network. He also urged people to send an outpouring of love and support to Braddock's family as they mourn the loss of their son. According to multiple reports, Tarver was on a hunting camp in Jefferson County, Mississippi, with several other students when a fire broke out on the camp's porch early Friday morning. Tarver's friends reportedly tried to get him out of the burning camp but were unsuccessful. Sheriff James Bailey said upon arrival, officers found a student dead and five others who were able to exit the camp injured at the scene. The Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office said two of the five students were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, and one was transferred to the burn center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The remaining two have been released, KNOE reported. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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