Demarius Reed found dead in Apartment Building

Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed was found shot to death early Friday and authorities have launched an off-campus homicide investigation. Ypsilanti Police Sgt. Thomas Eberts tells the Ann Arbor News that a man's body was found in the hallway of an apartment complex about 7:15 a.m. by his roommate. The victim appeared to have been shot to death.Reed had played for the EMU Eagles for three seasons and had recorded 44 receptions for 474 yards and four touchdowns during that span.

He was having one of his best seasons despite the team’s 1-5 record during the 2013 campaign, hauling in 15 receptions for 185 yards and a score. He started every game and was the fourth-leading receiver on the squad. Eastern Michigan is currently slated to face the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday, Oct. 19. It’s unknown if this tragedy will impact those plans, but it is certain that the entire team will be playing with heavy hearts if the game must go on.