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Two men were charged with first-degree murder after killing a college basketball player out of jealousy over a girlfriend. Police stated the victims were targeted during a five-month investigation that revealed the motive stemmed from one suspect's jealousy toward his girlfriend, a member of the victim's university's gymnastics team.

Two men, Brayden Carter and Damarion Coleman, were charged with first-degree murder after shooting college basketball player Andre Bell in Nashville, Tennessee, driven by Carter’s jealousy over his girlfriend, a Fisk University gymnast. Police cited a five-month investigation and cell phone data analysis to determine the motive, which involved targeting Bell and his teammates to scare them away from the girlfriend.

Two teens, Braden Carter and Damarion Coleman, were arrested in connection with the January 11 murder of Fisk University basketball player Andre Bell. Authorities allege Carter, driven by jealousy over Bell and teammates interacting with Carter’s girlfriend on the gymnastics team, orchestrated the shooting. Bell’s family and teammates expressed grief, emphasizing his kindness and positive impact, while the university continues to provide support resources.