Joe McKnight has been shot and killed. He was 28 years old.
The former USC, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets running back Joe McKnight’s body has been identified by family members, according to Nola.com.
McNight was shot and killed at 4 p.m. ET in Terrytown, La., following a road rage incident, Jefferson Parish sheriff Newell Normand told WDSU’s Scott Walker, and the shooter is in custody, WDSU’s Travers Mackel reported.
An unnamed female witness told Nola.com that she saw two men arguing, and that the other man shot McKnight and said, “I told you, don’t you f— with me,” before shooting him again.
The Jets’ 2010 fourth-round pick, who was born in Kenner, La., played in 39 games for New York over three seasons. He joined the Chiefs in 2014 and played in the Canadian Football League in 2016.
NFL players and his former teams have been posting social media tributes. Here are a few:
Rest in peace, Joe McKnight.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/vtEihPomt9
— New York Jets (@nyjets) December 1, 2016
#FightOnForever Joe McKnight.
The former USC running back was shot and killed today in Louisiana. https://t.co/6gPTBCHz5A
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) December 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe McKnight and his family.
This is a heartbreaking loss.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 1, 2016
Just got a message saying my former teammate Joe McKnight was killed today. This hurt to the heart. I can't stop crying. #RestInPeace
— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) December 1, 2016
RIP my brother Joe McKnight this one hurts bad
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) December 1, 2016
Heart hurts to hear about Joe McKnight. Prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in heaven brother #RIP #StopTheViolence
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) December 1, 2016
He was the coldest RB ever to watch in High school. Middle of class pulling up rivals highlights smh. I'm sick… https://t.co/q3K0xaafQA
— Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) December 1, 2016
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