Tragedy hits as promising college athlete stabbed to death by girlfriend, faces first-degree murder charge

Warning: This article contains details of domestic violence that may be distressing to some readers.A fatal stabbing near the Lincoln University campus has shaken Jefferson City after 21-year-old Kevaughn Goldson died from multiple stab wounds early Monday morning. Police responded to a 911 call at 1:09 a.m.

and found Goldson suffering from injuries to his chest and back. He was airlifted to University Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.Authorities arrested Denita Jackson, a sprinter on the university’s track and field team, in connection with the case. Prosecutors have charged her with first-degree murder. She remains in custody as the investigation continues. The incident has left students and faculty searching for answers in a case that unfolded inside an off-campus residence.

College athlete Kevaughn Goldson reportedly stabbed by girlfriend Denita Jackson

According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers arrived at the residence within minutes of the emergency call. Kevaughn Goldson was found critically injured. Court documents state he had been stabbed in both the chest and back.Jackson, also 21, was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Cole County jail. Prosecutors later filed formal charges, including armed criminal action. Police confirmed that a roommate present in the apartment was not injured and has not been charged.

Lincoln University released a statement expressing that their prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends affected by the “tragic situation.” University officials are expected to provide support services for students impacted by the incident (via TMZ).Goldson was a student at the university. Few additional details about his background have been made public as authorities continue to gather evidence and review statements.

What Denita Jackson told police about the incident

Investigators say Jackson provided a detailed account of what led to the stabbing. She told officers she left work early Sunday night because she was not feeling well. When she returned home, she said she found Goldson, whom she identified as her boyfriend, inside her roommate’s bedroom behind a locked door.Jackson stated she used a hair clip to unlock the door. She told police she discovered Goldson and the roommate in bed together, fully clothed. According to her statement, a physical fight followed. She alleged that Goldson kicked her in the stomach, causing her to fall, and then began choking her.Jackson told officers she reached under the roommate’s bed, grabbed a knife, and stabbed Goldson before calling 911. Police are continuing to review evidence as the case moves forward through the court system.