Denver Broncos Cornerback Darrent Williams...

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...Killed in Drive-By Shooting

DENVER ? Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in downtown Denver early Monday morning, police said.

Team spokesman Jim Saccomano said police called him about 3 a.m. from the scene of the shooting and told him three people had been shot and that Williams had been killed.

Saccomano said he spoke with coach Mike Shanahan and others in the organization.

"Complete shock. We're speechless. It takes words away. A terrible tragedy," Saccomano said.

Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson said that a little after 2 a.m. local time, the white Hummer limousine that Williams and two others were traveling in was sprayed with bullets from a vehicle that came up along its side. All three people in the limousine were hit. They were taken to area hospitals, where Williams was pronounced dead. The other victims, a male and a female, were not identified. Hours before the shooting, the Broncos lost to San Francisco 26-23 in overtime, eliminating them from the playoff race.

Williams, a second-round pick in the 2005 draft out of Oklahoma State, started nine games as a rookie due to injuries. This season, he took over as the starter for Lenny Walls alongside Champ Bailey, and was second on the team with four interceptions and tied for third with 86 tackles.

On Sunday against the 49ers, he had a sack, a forced fumble, and led the team with seven sacks.

Jackson said police were searching for the suspects and interviewing witnesses.

[RuggedH2]

I am a huge Bronco fan, I'm shocked. I don't even know what to say.

Just, WHY?

[GLBLWARMR]

WOW. What a way to start the New Year.

[DDWH]

DAMN!

[Mrs.ssippi]

I want to know where Adam was last night, I know he was pissed about the Broncos and all so I think he needs to be questioned.

[Adam in CO]

Pretty crappy way to end the season. Something about pro athletes and night clubs that just don't mix.

I am equally upset that they made us sit thru an extra period of overtime, in the cold, and still didn't win.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by GLBLWARMR

WOW. What a way to start the New Year.

Yep, ...starting the new year off with a bang.

I wonder. Gang related?

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by timgco

Yep, ...starting the new year off with a bang.

I wonder. Gang related?

Hummer related

[Adam in CO]

I'll bet he was mouthing off to someone in a club last night and they followed him out and right down speer.

[Marcmedic]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

Hummer related

[BlueHUMMERH2]

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by BlueHUMMERH2

I bet there were burlesque pictures on the rear window