I originally covered his shooting and fan/media response below, and he has sadly passed away.
That's a terrible shame, and what a waste of great potential and ability.
But here is an example of what I was talking about, Skins fans at a vigil at Redskins Park:
I think it's great that people cared enough to respond this way, and sports figures obviously play a big role in certain people's lives. I only wish people paid as much attention on a daily basis to victims of drunk drivers, innocent kids who get caught in a drive-by, or the dozens of US soldiers who die serving their country in Iraq/Afghanistan/etc.
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