Former Texas Tech and NBA player Andre Emmett fatally shot in Dallas, police say
Andre Emmett, a former Texas Tech basketball standout, was shot and killed early Monday morning, Dallas police said.
Emmett, 37, was approached by two male assailants as he sat in his vehicle about 2:30 a.m., the Dallas Police Department said in a statement. One of the assailants brandished a handgun and an altercation ensued, during which Emmett was shot as he ran from the men, according to police. A passerby found Emmett and called 911. He was taken to a hospital where he later died, police said. Witnesses told police the assailants fled in a white Chrysler 300.
Texas Tech basketball head coach Chris Beard described Emmett as a"Tech legend" and"arguably the best player in program history" inStatement from Chris Beard: “RIP Dre. Tech Legend, loyal son, devoted father, and my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
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