The Florida A&M College neighborhood is mourning the lack of two alumni who have been killed this previous weekend. The 2 males died in a automotive crash whereas attending the Texas Greek Picnic in Houston, Texas. The victims have been recognized as Jayden Flemming and Ronnie Burns; they each have been members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
The crash occurred when a suspect in a black Ford F-150 who was fleeing from the police struck their white Lexus car. At a four-way cease, the Lexus had the right-of-way when it was aggressively struck, inflicting a fiery crash that killed each passengers. The fugitive motorist had struck different automobiles earlier than the lethal collision, in keeping with KHOU-11. He’s being charged with homicide by the Houston Police Division.
In line with Houston Police Division Automobile Crimes Division Sergeant Thomas Fendia, the motive force, a Hispanic male, was taken into custody by officers on the scene. A feminine passenger within the truck was additionally discovered by police with accidents, however she shouldn’t be being charged. In line with Fendia, police imagine the suspect had been consuming on the time of the accident because of the sturdy scent of alcohol once they arrested him.
Within the wake of the heartbreaking information, the Florida A&M neighborhood has expressed profound disappointment. Heartfelt condolences and tributes are overflowing on social media, praising the 2 younger males for his or her drive, ambition, and contributions to the varsity. Each had brilliant careers forward of them earlier than this merciless occasion ended their lives; one graduated in 2024 and the opposite in 2025.
This tragic accident comes a month after Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., misplaced one other member throughout a Greek occasion. Two individuals have been shot and killed final month throughout an HBCU-affiliated Kappa Alpha Psi occasion in Atlanta. 23-year-old Justin Minnitee and 33-year-old Andrew Pearson died following a heated argument that escalated into gunfire. Pearson was a Savannah State alumnus and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi; Minnitee was not affiliated with the fraternity.