Gunned down

Darrent Williams' death highlights problem of gun violence in pro football | John Dawson

It's hard to figure out exactly why Darrent Williams had to die. Police say they have no motive for why a vehicle pulled alongside and opened fire on a white Hummer limo used by the Denver Broncos defensive back. The drive-by culprits peppered his limo with perhaps a dozen bullets shortly after 2 a.m. as Williams pulled away from a Denver nightclub where he had been celebrating the coming of a new year.

The gunfire killed Williams and injured two others riding with him. He was 24.

"We all know that Darrent was an excellent player, but as a person, he was a first-class young man who brightened every room with his smile, attitude, and personality," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said in a statement. "I cannot express how heartsick I feel at this loss."

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