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Jacksonville State football commit Philstavious Dowdell among 4 killed in Alabama mass shooting

A Jacksonville State commit was killed in a mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama on Saturday night.

Philstavious Dowdell, a senior wide receiver and cornerback from Dadeville High School, was among four people killed in the mass shooting. He was 18.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Philstavious Dowdell and the other victims of the senseless tragedy last night,” Jacksonville State head coach Rich Rodriguez said in a statement. “He was a great young man with a bright future. My staff and I are heartbroken and hope that everyone will support his family through this difficult time.