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LSU gives thanks after arrest connected to Wayde Sims shooting death

An arrest in the shooting death of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims brought forth thanks from the LSU community and athletics director Joe Alleva.

"On behalf of LSU, I would like to thank the Baton Rouge Police Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department, the District Attorney's office and all law enforcement involved in this case for their hard work, diligence and pursuit of justice," Alleva said in a release from the school. "Along with LSU Athletics, the entire LSU family continues to mourn the loss of Wayde Sims. Our thoughts today are with his family, friends and teammates.