Broncos CB Williams shot and killed

[stinger608]

NFL.com wire reports

DENVER (Jan. 1, 2007) -- Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in downtown Denver.

Team spokesman Jim Saccomano said police called him about 3 a.m. from the scene of the shooting and told him three people had been shot and that Williams had been killed.

A little after 2 a.m., a white Hummer limousine was sprayed with bullets from a vehicle that pulled up along its side, said Sonny Jackson, spokesperson for the Denver Police Department.

Three people in the limousine were hit and were taken to area 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 the suspects and interviewing witnesses.

"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.

"Complete shock. We're speechless. It takes words away. A terrible tragedy," Saccomano said.

Hours before the shooting, the Broncos lost to San Francisco 26-23 in overtime, eliminating them from the playoff race.

The 24-year-old Williams finished the season with 88 tackles, 78 of them solo, and four interceptions.

On Sunday against the 49ers, he had three tackles and returned two punts for 50 yards before leaving the game with a shoulder injury late in the second half.

Williams, a second-round draft pick out of Oklahoma State in 2005, made an immediate impact on the Broncos, starting nine times in his rookie season following a stellar career at Oklahoma State, where he totaled 11 interceptions and scored three touchdowns on punt returns.

What a bummer of a way to start the new year

[Panda Man]

For him maybe. I personally am too cold hearted for these things.

[Capper]

Definitely messed up, who knows what led up to it, but does it really matter? Seems that everyone is packing these days, and violence is the easiest way to solve all issues.

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Capper

who knows what led up to it, but does it really matter?

I would like to know what lead up to this. It's definitely not random. Williams, or someone in his party was targeted specifically. Could be anything, drug related, gambling debt, Williams stole someones girl. Who knows.

[Jokerswild]

Very tragic for the family, I hope they catch whoever did it.

[stinger608]

Originally Posted by Hitman

I would like to know what lead up to this. It's definitely not random. Williams, or someone in his party was targeted specifically. Could be anything, drug related, gambling debt, Williams stole someones girl. Who knows.

Hard to tell, the Broncos lost yesterday, hell it could be that!!! It knocked them out of the playoffs!

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by stinger608

Hard to tell, the Broncos lost yesterday, hell it could be that!!! It knocked them out of the playoffs!

Hell they should be used to loosing by now.

[screwballl]

wow I watched that game from the casino too... sad to hear it happen to anyone like this

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

I was shocked at this too. Williams was a good CB. He's not Champ Bailey good, but he's good. The thing is that another person could have gotten hurt too. Javon Walker is one of their best reciever and was in the car too. He's always there for those Hail Mary's (except of course, Plummer interception yesterday ).

The Broncos are one of my favorite teams. As much as I wanted them to win yesterday, the Chiefs were riding on their loss for the playoff berth, so screw Broncos (for yesterday). But this is sad.

[RangerXLT8]

Like Hitman said- makes one wonder what he did to make someone mad enough to shoot at his Hummer limo with automatic weapons. It's not as easy as spraying bullets at Capper in CSS. :)