BRPD has identified and arrested the man involved in the shooting death of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims.
Dyteon Simpson, 20, admitted his role in the shooting and was arrested for second-degree murder Saturday morning. Bond has been set at $350,000.
LSU AD Joe Alleva released this statement following the news of Simpson’s arrest.
“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.”