Moore leaves behind a 7-year-old son, according to the university. “We are ensuring that our employees and students have the emotional support they need during this difficult time.”Īll MSSU homecoming festivities for this weekend have been canceled, and a candlelight vigil has been planned for Monday night on campus. “We are stunned and deeply saddened by this tragic incident, and our prayers are with Derek’s family,” said MSSU Interim President Alan Marble, in a statement released by the university. Moore was in his first year with MSSU as offensive line coach, according to the university, which also said he had coached a total of 14 college football seasons in his career.

This is an unspeakable loss for the MSSU athletics family.” “He was a very likeable person who always had a smile on his face and made friends easily with our staff and players. “Derek was new to Missouri Southern but he was embraced by our campus and community,” said Head Football Coach Daryl Daye in a statement released by the university. Authorities released a statement Saturday, saying they don’t believe at this time that Moore’s death was a random act. Derek Moore, 37, was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.Ī suspect identified as Jeffery Bruner, 39, has been taken into custody, according to police. JOPLIN, MO - An assistant football coach for Missouri Southern State University was fatally shot in the parking lot of a movie theater in Joplin, Missouri, according to police.Īuthorities said they responded to reports of shots fired at the Regal Northstar Stadium 14 at around 9:50 p.m. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.

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