Update: Court Records Indicate Darius Miles Provided Gun In Weekend Shooting

The former Alabama basketball player provided the weapon that Michael Lynn Davis used to kill Jamea Jonae Harris.
Update: Court Records Indicate Darius Miles Provided Gun In Weekend Shooting
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Court records detailing the shooting involving former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles were made public Tuesday, and showed that he provided the gun Michael Lynn Davis used to kill 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris.

Miles and Davis were arrested and charged with capital murder early Sunday morning after Harris was fatally shot inside a vehicle near the University of Alabama campus.

Specific to Miles, he was charged with aiding an abetting Davis, and admitted to police that he provided the handgun immediately prior to the shooting. 

Also on Tuesday, sources tell BamaCentral that Miles is changing attorneys and hiring Tuscaloosa-based Mary Turner. 

On Monday, Miles' attorneys from Boles Holmes White LLC in Birmingham released a statement maintaining Miles' innocence in the incident.

"Darius Miles and his family are heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris," the statement said. "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court. Our firm's own investigation is ongoing, and no further statement will be made at this time."

Tuscaloosa Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 1:45 a.m. to the Walk of Champions at Bryant-Denny Stadium, where the driver of a vehicle had stopped seeking assistance from a University of Alabama police officer.

The victim was inside the vehicle, where she was struck once by gunfire while in the passenger seat, already deceased. The shooting had taken place on Grace Street, off University Blvd.

"The driver reported that their vehicle had been shot into, and that he had returned fire in self-defense, and may have struck a suspect," said Capt. Jack Kennedy, commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit.

Both Miles and Davis continue to be held without bond. 

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats addressed the status of the team Monday afternoon and how they have been handling the situation. The Crimson Tide is set to play at Vanderbilt on Tuesday night.

"You know, they’ve been good," Oats said. "There was a lot of hugs last night. I mean, everybody understands the situation. But I mean, everyone's aware of the services offered on campus and are taking advantage of them through our sports medicine for these types of situations.

"They're going to need some additional support moving forward, too."

Christopher Walsh contributed to this story. 

This story will be updated as necessary if more information is received.


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