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| Apoc13 |
DENVER (AP) -- Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting early Monday, his limousine sprayed with bullets in downtown Denver.
Team spokesman Jim Saccomano said police called him about 3 a.m. from the scene and told him three people had been shot, and the 24-year-old Williams had been killed. The killing came hours after the Broncos were eliminated from the playoff race.
A little after 2 a.m., a white Hummer limousine was fired on from a vehicle that pulled up along its side, police spokesman Sonny Jackson said. There were at least eight bullet holes in the limo.
Three people in the limo were hit and were taken to hospitals, where one man was pronounced dead, Jackson said. The other man and woman who were shot were not identified.
Jackson said police were searching for suspects and interviewing witnesses.
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"We have no motive yet," Jackson said. "We're hoping to talk with witnesses to find out where they were coming from, and that might give us some clues."
Saccomano said he spoke with coach Mike Shanahan and others in the organization. Hours earlier, the Broncos lost to San Francisco 26-23 in overtime.
"Complete shock. We're speechless. It takes words away. A terrible tragedy," Saccomano said.
Pro Bowl player Champ Bailey was among the players and team staff members who gathered at Denver Health Medical Center, where Williams' body was taken.
"He had a big heart and a lot of courage," said Cedric Smith, assistant strength and conditioning coach. "It's a tragedy, a complete tragedy. It's sickening."
Williams teamed with Bailey to give Denver one of the top cornerback tandems in the NFL. Williams finished the season with 88 tackles, 78 of them solo, and four interceptions.
Players and coaches are off Monday. They were scheduled to meet Tuesday before heading home for the offseason.
On Sunday against the 49ers, Williams had three tackles and returned two punts for 50 yards before leaving the game with a shoulder injury late in the second half. After the game he said he was planning to wait a few weeks before determining if he needed an operation.
In December, Williams spoke of his desire to return to his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas, this offseason to talk to kids about staying out of gangs.
Williams, a second-round draft pick out of Oklahoma State in 2005, made an immediate impact on the Broncos. He started nine times in his rookie season following a stellar college career.
AP Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report. |
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| Apoc13 |
| i'm a huge broncos fan and this is a huge blow to the team....he was a very good player and only getting better and was considered to be a part of the future success of the broncos....i'm in shock |
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| Apoc13 |
Quote: Originally posted by joetissirius
it's in gc |
i haven't been in there yet...thanks |
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| thoroldjames |
| pretty shocking. |
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| elway0798 |
| That is fucked up. |
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| Shocker54 |
| I thought it was describing his piss poor play in the 49ers game yesterday. I didn't know the guy actually got killed :cool: |
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| Turd_Cutter |
| Whoa, that's fucked up. I'm anxious to see what they come up with for a motive. A lot of times it's some douche bag hanger-on that attracts trouble for these athletes....unless you're a Bengal of course. |
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| lampkinsr |
| Pro athletes + night clubs = trouble |
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| timdawg6 |
| Probably somebody who had the Broncos Money Line |
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| kluciacsr |
| Such a shame. :no: |
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| A.Lang=Crazy |
| Hopefully they catch the shooters and give his family some justice. |
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| thoroldjames |
Quote: Originally posted by lampkinsr
Pro athletes + night clubs = trouble |
sounds like it was an arguement between someone he was with and others.
Just wrong place wrong time.
So I heard on the Dan Patrick Show.
WR Javon Walker was also in car-not hit |
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| PMSDoll |
| I would just like to point out that Ray Lewis was no where near Denver at the time of this incident. |
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| SparkyInVegas |
Quote: Originally posted by PMSDoll
I would just like to point out that Ray Lewis was no where near Denver at the time of this incident. |
Where was Ray Lewis when Joey porter got shot? |
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| timdawg6 |
| These guys need to invest in some Bulletproof vests |
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| stlbubbamark |
| I almost bought a Darrent Williams jersey a few weeks back. That really sucks that he got killed. It looks like I saved myself $65. |
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| Major Player |
| I would imagine Tatum Bell is taking it hard since they were both college and pro teammates. I wonder what part of Denver this was in, Denver has some shitty parts in the downtown area. |
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| Devil_Dog_Dre |
| It seems bad news when the 49ers and Broncos meet both had a player die after they play each other. |
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| PMSDoll |
Quote: Originally posted by SparkyInVegas
Where was Ray Lewis when Joey porter got shot? |
Who really cares that Joey Porter got shot? |
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| Jack the Hammer |
| Horrible news, too bad for his family and teammates, another reason athletes shouldn't be out in the nightlife, problems just seem to come about anywhere they go. :mad: |
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| moodmd |
Quote: Originally posted by stlbubbamark
I almost bought a Darrent Williams jersey a few weeks back. That really sucks that he got killed. It looks like I saved myself $65. |
I almost did the same before the Lidle crash |
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| SparkyInVegas |
Quote: Originally posted by PMSDoll
Who really cares that Joey Porter got shot? |
i do... he is a nice guy taht givs back to his community... he went to my high school and completely renovated shit... fuck you |
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| timdawg6 |
| I was shot in the buttock sir |
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| PMSDoll |
Quote: Originally posted by SparkyInVegas
i do... he is a nice guy taht givs back to his community... he went to my high school and completely renovated shit... fuck you |
Hey Sparky - chill the fuck out. Joey Porter is a useless thug that was totally OWNED by Jamal Lewis and got a personal foul for throwing a temper tantrum afterwards. |
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| evilbill |
| Was I under a rock when this happened? I only heard about this today. |
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