NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State University football player Jaquan Anderson had charges against him certified to grand jury.

Jaquan Anderson

Anderson was charged in the death of 18-year-old Nicholas Jerome Ackies, who had played football for NSU as well before his death in October.

While in Norfolk General District Court on Monday, Anderson was found in contempt during a separate mental health evaluation hearing.

According to police, Anderson shot and killed Ackies around 6 p.m. on October 27, 2017. Search warrants say that after the shooting, Anderson called 911 and told dispatch that he killed his friend with a gun.

In the call to First Responders, dispatchers say Anderson shot Ackies because he tried to rob him in his home on Hayes Street.

Search warrants say police arrived at Anderson’s home minutes after the 911 call. They say they found Ackies with trauma to his face. Documents say multiple cartridges were also found at the scene.

Anderson was taken into custody from his home. Search warrants say they are taking blood him to compare against evidence collected at the scene.

It is not known when Anderson will be in court next. He faces a Second Degree Murder charge and a felony firearms charge.

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Grant’s lawyer has described the case as “personal and private”, saying it could hurt his reputation and family.

The North Melbourne premiership player was arrested at his Highett home last week on 18 charges including assault, intentionally causing injury and criminal damage.

Grant, 40, allegedly committed assaults on three separate occasions in 2017.

It’s also alleged he stomped on a victim’s foot, caused injury by throwing a mobile phone, and damaged a laptop.

Grant, who won the 1999 Norm Smith medal with the Kangaroos, faced Moorabbin Magistrates Court on Wednesday for a brief hearing.

“Mr Grant is obviously concerned about the fact that matters of a personal and private nature relating to him are now a matter of public and media concern,” defence lawyer Nicole Spicer said outside court.

“He will where appropriate be defending the charges and will be addressing them in a full and appropriate manner.”

Ms Spicer said the proceedings were difficult for Grant but he was mostly worried about his family’s welfare.

“He is mainly concerned about his family and his capacity to protect his family,” she told reporters.

“He is obtaining support from friends and community members and he’s dealing with the matters seriously.”

Grant’s arrest came two days after his shock resignation from a coaching role with amateur club St Kevin’s Old Boys.

Prosecutors told the court they were still gathering witness statements in the case.

The matters were adjourned for a contest mention on March 23 as investigations continue.

Grant played 301 AFL games, including 243 for North Melbourne, and won the club’s best and fairest award in 2001.