Who is Darius Miles? Alabama basketball star allegedly involved in murder of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris

Darius Miles is a junior at Alabama who is connected to a violent crime. The college basketball star is tied to the murder of Jonae Harris.

Police recently testified on the event, and Miles wasn't the only Alabama player involved. It emerged that he asked teammate Brandon Miller to bring the weapon that was later used in the murder.

Darius Miles, originally from Washington, was in the midst of his third season at Alabama. However, he played just six games this season before being taken off the team. In 53 career games, he averaged 4.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists.

Despite bringing the weapon used, Brandon Miller was not charged with anything involving the incident.

Was Darius Miles charged for his involvement in the shooting?

Along with being taken off Alabama's basketball team, Miles was also picked up by police. He is being charged with capital murder and is being held without bond.

Following the incident, the team had a sit-down together to talk about Miles being removed from the team. The university also said it's fully cooperating with the investigation and head coach Nate Oats offered his condolences to the family of Jamea Jonae Harris.

"I just want to start today by offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jamea Jonae Harris, a young woman, daughter and mother who was taken way too soon from a senseless act"

After his arrest, Miles' attorney gave a statement that the former college basketball player is "maintaining his innocence" and is preparing for trial.

"Darius Miles and his family are heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris. While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court. Our firm’s own investigation is ongoing, and no further statement will be made at this time."