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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BFMG) — Carl McDaniel has been located safely according to authorities. McDaniel was last seen by his family on the morning of July 26 when he left the 5100 block of Scrivener Road. He was believed to have attended a gathering that evening in the downtown area before losing contact with loved ones.
His 2007 gray Nissan Altima was later located unoccupied at the Flairwood Apartments on the 4300 block of Firwood Lane. Although there were reports of damage to the vehicle’s driver-side doors, McDaniel’s mother told BFMG that the damage was not related to his disappearance.
McDaniel is a student at LeMoyne-Owen College, the nation’s fifth oldest historically Black college, located in the Soulsville district of Memphis.
Authorities have not released additional details about where he was found, but his family confirms he is safe and receiving support.
McDaniel is 5’07” and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Police had launched a missing person investigation and initially stated that McDaniel may have been endangered. here McDaniel is a student, had released a statement on Monday expressing concern for his well-being. The college has since expressed relief that he was found safe.
His college was notably supportive and released a statement voicing their concern.
“We are deeply concerned and are keeping the student’s family in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time,” the statement read. “We are fully cooperating with the Memphis Police Department as they continue their investigation.”
The college added that it is offering support to McDaniel’s family and the campus community while remaining hopeful for his safe return.
Anyone with information about a crime or missing persons cases are asked to call Memphis Police at 901-636-4479 or CrimeStoppers at 901-545-2677.
