LAKE VILLAGE, Ark. — Monday evening, police reported that Sierra’li Wade, a freshman at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, ROTC cadet, and student-athlete was killed from gunshot wounds while playing basketball at a park.
She was home on break, playing basketball in her hometown of Lake Village at an outdoor basketball court at Luna Street Park.
Members of Student Affairs expressed condolences to Wade’s family.
“This news is truly devastating for our campus community,” said UAPB Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander in a letter to the campus community, “even more so because it occurred as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday.”
Counseling services have been made available to UAPB students that are struggling to handle their grief.
Her vigil will be held at the Luna Street Court this Friday Nov. 29 at 6 p.m.
More on this story as it develops.