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Arkansas Baptist College student murdered


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Reported by: Dustin Barnes
Updated: 6/19/2011 10:29 am Published: 6/18/2011 9:56 pm

LITTLE ROCK, AR -- Tonight, Little Rock police just named a murder suspect they want to question about the point-blank shooting death of an Arkansas Baptist College student.

A manhunt is underway for 33-year-old Andre Graves. He's wanted for the first-degree murder of Cory Young.  Police found Young in Little Rock late Friday night shot in the head and chest.

Little Rock police have not yet provided us with a motive for the shooting that claimed the life of Young who was on the path to bettering his life at Arkansas Baptist College.

Cory Young was proud to be at Arkansas Baptist College. Just four days ago, Dean of Students Brian Miller says he saw Young at this gas station.

"He was very energetic and he made a personal committment to get his college degree," said Miller.

But after that conversation, Miller never knew that would be last time he'd hold a conversation with the honor student. Young was gunned down near the spot where Miller last spoke to him. Witnesses say the driver of a red Camaro called Young over to the car. When Young went over the driver -- who police identify as Andrea Graves -- shot Young four to five times and drove off. Its still a shock to the Arkansas Baptist College family.

"A lot of students are extremely sad right now. He was a people person," said Miller.

The 30-year-old student stood out because of his age but he used that to help his classmates. He talked to the students about staying on the right path and avoiding pitfalls like joining a gang.

"We appreciate him for sharing that with the young guys and hopefully deterred them from joining gangs," said Miller.

A student who's already missed.

"He kept it real and told them exactly things they could possibly face what was going on in this area," Miller said.

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TheLastHuman - 6/20/2011 10:31 PM
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And he looks like?

tonibarb - 6/20/2011 7:01 AM
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Sounds like the people making these comments knows this killer. You better turn him in before he turns on you.

Jgroove - 6/20/2011 5:00 AM
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My heart goes out to theYoung family always look to the hills he will not let you down!!!!

Safeway - 6/19/2011 10:11 PM
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What is sad is that this is not the firt time this guy has murdered someone. This is his third murder that he either did the actual shotting or was the getaway driver that I know about.

harrydog - 6/19/2011 11:33 AM
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I hope ur right jjohnsice,and u spell it JEZZ.. But thanks for the advice i was just sad over a fella who seemed to be trying getting bumped. I'm from Detroit and i'm just tired of it. What happened to a good beat down? It has the same personal effect and it's a whole lot less taxing on ur soul and ur freedom.

jjohnsice - 6/19/2011 11:18 AM
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easy harrydog... i think those comments were jsut a platy on words.. ya know..Keneshia, DaRon, LaBron, Aneshia, LaTonia... etc do you get it now there harry...geeze

harrydog - 6/19/2011 11:10 AM
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What did that girl say:she couldn't believe it wasn't DaShawn? She knows about this tragedy? When u cops pick up this murdering nut case pick up DaShawn,and her. Jesus people if u know something like this is in the making u need to report it to save lives. If she knew it was happening she's just as guilty.

LSM98 - 6/19/2011 10:18 AM
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How many more young men will be taking from us? My prayers go out to the family.

arkieoutlaw15 - 6/19/2011 9:41 AM
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Andre -- go figure! I couldnt beleive it wasnt DaShawn.

maplejames - 6/18/2011 11:08 PM
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THAT WAS REAL SAD I WILL BE PRAYING FOR HIS FAMILY.
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