LSU AD Joe Alleva Releases Statement Thanking Baton Rouge Police

LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva released the following statement on Saturday thanking the Baton Rouge Police Department for their pursuit of justice in the shooting death of Wayde Sims.

Baton Rouge Police arrest Dyteon Simpson in the shooting death of Wayde Sims.

LSU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

For Immediate Release - September 29, 2018

Statement from LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva

“On behalf of LSU, I would like to thank the Baton Rouge Police Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s office and all law enforcement involved in this case for their hard work, diligence and pursuit of justice. Along with LSU Athletics, the entire LSU family continues to mourn the loss of Wayde Sims. Our thoughts today are with his family, friends and teammates.”