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A University of Alabama basketball player was arrested for the shooting death of a woman near the Tuscaloosa campus early Sunday.

Darius Miles, 21, was busted along with 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis for allegedly opening fire at a car in an area near campus known as “The Strip” around 1:45 a.m., the local ABC News affiliate station reported.

One of the passengers, 23-year-old passenger Jamea Jonae Harris, was struck by a bullet and died, cops said.

One of the suspects was struck by a bullet and injured when someone in the other car opened fire. It was not clear which suspect was shot.

Investigators believed the two parties had gotten into a minor argument along The Strip before the bullets flew.

Miles, who is from Washington DC, is a junior at the University of Alabama and played forward for the school’s basketball team. He was reportedly benched during the team’s game against Louisiana State University Saturday due to an ankle injury.

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Jamea Jonae Harris
Jamea Jonae Harris was shot and killed while sitting in a car.@Diamondalxs/Twitter
Darius Miles
Miles is charged with capital murder in the deadly shooting.Tuscaloosa County Jail
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Michael Lynn Davis, 20, who is not affiliated with the university was also arrested on capital murder charges.
Michael Lynn Davis, 20, who is not affiliated with the university was also arrested on capital murder charges. Tuscaloosa County Jail
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Miles was seen sobbing as he was led away by police following his arrest.

The university kicked Miles off the team following the news of his murder arrest, it said in a statement.

“We were made aware of the recent charge against student-athlete Darius Miles; he has been removed from campus and is no longer a member of the Alabama men’s basketball team,” the university said.


  University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old woman. Getty Images University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old woman. Getty Images


  Miles is a junior at the University of Alabama and played forward for the school’s basketball team. AFP via Getty Images Miles is a junior at the University of Alabama and played forward for the school’s basketball team. AFP via Getty Images

The school is also offering counseling services for students.

Neither Harris nor Davis are affiliated with the university.

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