Tragedy in the NFL …
Otis Anderson Jr, former player of Los Angeles Rams in the NFL, died when he was allegedly shot by his father Otis Lee Anderson, who also ended the life of his wife and the player’s mother, Denise, according to US media reports.
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Died | Otis Anderson Jr. | was an American football player who played for UCF Knights and the Los Angeles Rams, he was shot and killed at age 23 by his father in a domestic disturbance.#OtisAndersonJr pic.twitter.com/Rn7Rnuo5nJ– Deceased Celebrities (@CelebFallecidas) December 1, 2021
Anderson Jr was shot at home and taken to a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, where he died hours later; while his mother, Denise, she was also shot. It was reported that the father of the former player was arrested on Tuesday morning and faces two counts of second degree murder.
BREAKING ???? RB Otis Anderson Jr (23) was SHOTTED by his father this morning at his home in Jacksonville. Anderson was transferred to the Hospital, where he has DECEASED.
He played 4 years at the University of Central Florida (UCF), and was Undrafted in the last Draft in March.
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— NFLSpain__ (@NFLSpain__) November 30, 2021
Los Angeles Chargers He regretted the death of his former player and shared a message through social networks: “The Rams are saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Otis Anderson Jr. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Otis. “
The Rams are saddened by the tragic loss of Otis Anderson Jr. Our sincere condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
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– Rams in Spanish (@VamosRams) November 30, 2021
Otis Anderson Jr was signed by the Rams as undrafted free agent in 2021, but it was cut during boot camp, later it was hired once again for the practice team at the start of the season but it was never activated.
(With information from Clear Brand)