Former college football starter from major conference killed at the young age of 24

Anthony Domonique Lennon, a two-year starter for East Carolina University, was shot dead outside a restaurant in Raleigh, NC. He was 24. ABC13 News Now spoke to witnesses who reported they heard as many as 15 shots, and when police arrived, they found Lennon. The early investigation by police shows Lennon may have been targeted,

Anthony Domonique Lennon, a two-year starter for East Carolina University, was shot dead outside a restaurant in Raleigh, NC. He was 24.

ABC13 News Now spoke to witnesses who reported they heard as many as 15 shots, and when police arrived, they found Lennon. The early investigation by police shows Lennon may have been targeted, and there may have been more than one shooter involved, according to a report in the The News & Observer.

Lennon, a 6'2, 210 pound free safety, won three letters during his time with the Pirates football team. His pro day bio, posted in the ECU website, said he recorded 100 tackles during his career, which spanned 2011-2015.

East Carolina mourned his death. In a statement, the East Carolina Department of Athletics said:

East Carolina University, the athletics department and Pirate football program are saddened by the tragic passing of Domonique Lennon. He made a positive impact on many people during his time as a student-athlete at ECU and earned the respect of both his teammates and coaches. We extend our condolences to Domonique's family, friends and all those who knew and loved him.

The ECU football team also offered its sympathy.

We echo the statement by @ECUAthletics on the passing of Domonique Lennon & send our deepest sympathies to Anthony's family and teammates. pic.twitter.com/3CNumjOAs8

— ECU Football (@ECUPiratesFB) June 24, 2017

 We echo the statement by ECUAthletics on the passing of Domonique Lennon and send our deepest sympathies to Anthony's family and teammates.

Police are looking for suspects.

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