We lost a young, ambitious, intelligent brother last night…Life is so incredibly short people…My prayers go out to the family of Neo Jayquon Tillman of the Delta Nu Chapter..he was killed last night at the tender age of 18 while enjoying himself with friends at a party..He only enjoyed the bond for 1 month before his life was taken…You are in a much better place brother…Your family, friends, and brothers will miss you tremendously…words of Pauly Diamonds
YPSILANTI, MI - An 18-year-old Eastern Michigan University student was shot and killed early Saturday, May 6 in Ohio.
In a statement, the university said sophomore Jayquon Tillman of Cleveland died at a large party at a home in Franklin Township, near Kent State University in Akron.
A 20-year-old Columbus woman was shot and wounded at the party, according to EMU.
“It is with the deepest of sympathy that we mourn the death of Jayquon Tillman,” said EMU President James Smith in a statement. “Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time of grief and sorrow. We stand by to offer whatever support the University can provide to all of those who cared for him and loved him.”
Tillman was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the Kings of Color Student organization, and the Washtenaw County My Brothers Keeper Young Brother’s Leadership Council.
EMU Counseling and Psychological Services is offering counseling to students seeking support.
Students can receive after-hours phone support in the evenings and weekends at 734-487-1118, and students can make an appointment to talk to a counselor during business hours at 734-487-1118.
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
Anyone with information should call the Portage County Sheriff’s Office at 330-296-5100.
EMU mourns loss of student shot at party in Portage County, Ohio
YPSILANTI – Jayquon Tillman, an 18-year-old sophomore at Eastern Michigan University, was shot and killed at a large party early Saturday morning in Portage County, Ohio, according to Portage County Sheriff’s reports.
Tillman, who is from Cleveland, belonged to the Delta Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Kings of Color Student organization at Eastern. He also was involved in Washtenaw County My Brothers Keeper as a member of its Young Brother’s Leadership Council.
“It is with the deepest of sympathy that we mourn the death of Jayquon Tillman,” said Eastern Michigan University President James Smith. “Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time of grief and sorrow. We stand by to offer whatever support the University can provide to all of those who cared for him and loved him.”
The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, and is handling details of the case. The shooting occurred at a home in Franklin Township, which is located near Kent State University.
A woman, Kalin Cheyenne Lee, age 20, from Columbus, Ohio was also shot and wounded at the party, but was treated and released from a hospital, sheriff’s deputies said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Portage County Sheriff’s Office at 330-296-5100, ext: 0.
EMU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is prepared to offer counseling to students seeking support. Students can access CAPS’ after-hours phone support in the evenings and weekends by calling 734-487-1118. On weekdays, students can make an appointment to talk to a counselor by calling 734-487-1118 during business hours.
