College removes cross from helmet tribute honoring player killed in Jackson home invasion
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) — A cross placed on the back of the Arkansas State University football team’s helmets will be modified after a complaint.
Athletic Director Terry Mohajir said Wednesday afternoon an attorney contacted the school concerned about a religious symbol on a public university’s equipment. Mohajir said the decision to place the cross with the letters M.O. and B.W. came from the players and coaches. Player Markel Owens was murdered and equipment manager Barry Weyer Jr. died in a car accident after last season.
In January, Owens and his stepfather were shot and killed during a home invasion in Jackson. Three suspects were arrested and charged in that case.
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