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An elder university football The player faces accusations of murder after alleging a man during a physical altercation in a bar in Florida during the weekend, local police confirmed on the weekend.
Avantae Traviyon Williams, a former defensive return to University of Maryland, was arrested on Monday by the Deland police service. He is accused of second degree murder involving a firearm.
The defensive defender of Maryland Terrapins, Avantae Williams, n ° 23, famous with the offensive line player Conor Fagan, # 75, after having marked a touchdown during the second half against the 49ers of Charlotte at the SECU Stadium on September 9, 2023. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SPORTS)
The 24 -year -old suspect was placed in police custody “without incident,” said police, just days after Keshod Harris, 32, was shot in a bar in Deland, Florida.
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According to police, police from the Deland police service and the Sheriff Volusia Office responded to the information reporting a shooter in a bar around 1:30 am, witnesses told the police that a fight involving several men broke out inside the bar when one of the men had produced a firearm.
The suspect, later identified as Williams, fled the scene. The victim was transported to a hospital in the region where he then died of his injuries. A bartender has also undergone gunshots but should survive.
Miami Hurricanes Safety Avantae Williams, n ° 15, famous with the turnover chain after an interception against Jackets Yellow Georgia Tech during the first half at the Hard Rock stadium on November 6, 2021. (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SPORTS)
The Texas football player told the police that he was recruiting at the Strip club
“Currently, this remains an open and active investigation,” the deland police said in a statement. “The detectives continue to collect evidence and conduct interviews with people concerning the facts and circumstances of this filming incident. About 40 customers were inside the McCabe bar on the night of the incident and they may have information that will help bring justice to this case.”
Williams has played a season in Maryland after two years in Miami. He was the best security of his recruitment class and, according to the Journal of Daytona Beach ,, He was recruited by Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Penn State.
File – Miami Hurricanes SAFETY AVANTAE Williams, # 15, intercepts a pass intended for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the wide receiver Kyric McGowan, n ° 2, during the first half at the Hard Rock stadium on November 6, 2021. (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SPORTS)
In 2021, Williams faced charges of assault after an alleged incident with a pregnant woman. These accusations were then rejected.
