FVSU campus mourning death of freshman athlete

Jalen Bristol died Saturday in Dekalb County.

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FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is mourning the death of a student who died Saturday in Dekalb County.

According to FVSU, campus flags are at half-staff in memory of Decatur, Georgia native Jalen Bristol. Bristol was a criminal justice major and a member of the track team, competing in the 400 and 800-meter races.

Dekalb County Police report Bristol died in the hospital following a crash where his car went into an embankment, Thursday.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Jalen Bristol,” said Fort Valley State President Paul Jones. “Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends at this time.”

Students in need of counseling can contact the FVSU Office of Student Health and Counseling Services at (478) 825-6174.

Faculty and staff may contact Human Resources.

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Shelby Coates is an evening anchor/producer at 41NBC News. She anchors the 5, 5:30, and 6 evening newscasts. She also works behind the scenes producing the 5:00pm and managing newsroom assignments. She returns to 41NBC after working in Evansville, Indiana as the Morning/Noon Anchor and Executive Producer for WEVV. Shelby also spent time in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she spent three years anchoring and producing the weekend morning newscasts at WSPA-TV. She also worked as a general assignment reporter, receiving several honors for her investigative and consumer reporting. Shelby has spent time working as a news anchor/reporter in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Macon, Georgia; and Abilene, Texas. Shelby is a native of Clarksville, Tennessee. She graduated from Abilene Christian University in Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Mass Communication and a minor in sociology. Shelby has a passion for empowering local communities, church ministry, public speaking, strengthening women and mentoring young people.