TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Kansas are investigating a shooting that killed one current Washburn University football player and injured a former player just hours after he was drafted by the New York Giants.
Topeka police say officers found 23-year-old defensive back Dwane Simmons dead when they investigated gunshots shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday.
Washburn coach Craig Schurig says Simmons' death is heartbreaking. He says the junior from Lee's Summit, Missouri, maintained a great attitude even while battling through two knee injuries.
Washburn mourns loss of Ichabod football player Dwane Simmons https://t.co/ExJ6cNiECl
— Washburn Athletics (@wusports) April 28, 2019Cornerback Corey Ballentine is the wounded player who was picked by the Giants in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday. The 23-year-old grew up in Topeka, where Washburn is located.
Police said Ballentine's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, but it's not yet clear how they might affect his football career.
