Former Oklahoma defensive lineman Du'Vonta Lampkin was found shot and killed in downtown Dallas on Thursday night.
The OU Football family is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former player Du'Vonta Lampkin. Du'Vonta was full of life and spirit, was a supportive teammate and a joy to be around. Our sincerest thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/hV8zEFawmO
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) May 6, 2022
The Dallas Police Department is still searching for more information about the homicide.
According to the Dallas Morning News, police were called to an Airbnb apartment that Lampkin's friends rented for him while he was moving into a new space. His backpack, phone and wallet were also reported missing after police found Lampkin with a single gunshot wound.
The 25-year-old former Sooners defender appeared in 17 games at OU and made two career starts. He finished with seven tackles for loss, a sack and 28 total tackles before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans, where he spent a few months during the 2018 season.
"The OU Football family is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former player Du'Vonta Lampkin," said a tweet from OU football's account. "Du'Vonta was full of life and spirit, was a supportive teammate and a joy to be around. Our sincerest thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with his family and loved ones."
