5 NFL players who were senselessly shot dead
The life of an NFL player can be something people aspire to. The glitz, glamor and fame that comes with being adored by millions is something people crave.
However, the downside is that sometimes people will try and take advantage of your wealth and fame. Most of the time it can be dealt with by lawyers or the league, but other times, people simply go too far and take matters into their own hands.
The loss of a life is heartbreaking for everyone involved, but even more so when a person is senselessly killed for no reason.
Here are five NFL players who were senselessly shot dead.
#5 - Will Smith
Smith, who was only 34 tragically lost his life back in 2016 after he was shot during a traffic incident.
According to New Orleans police via nfl.com, Smith was hit from behind by a car (a Hummer) which then pushed his car into the one in front of him. Police stated that Smith bumped into a Hummer and then got out and argued in the street with the driver of the other vehicle. Then the driver of the Hummer, Cardell Hayes, pulled a gun and shot Smith.
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An act of road rage ended the NFL veteran's life at just 34.
#4 - Joe McKnight
Former New York Jets running back Joe McKnight was just 28-years-old when he sadly lost his life back in 2016. Like Smith, McKnight's death was from an apparent road rage incident, per ESPN. Something that could have easily been avoided.
Newell Normand, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff at the time, said:
"At approximately 2:43 p.m. today we received a call of a shooting that occurred here at Holmes [Boulevard] and Behrman Highway [in Terrytown]. Our officers arrived on the scene and immediately began giving CPR to an individual who was shot and lying on the ground, with EMS and others assisting at this location.
"The individual who was shot and ultimately expired has been identified as Joseph 'Joe' McKnight."
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Rest in peace, Joe McKnight. https://t.co/SgDWGP6MIv