Washburn University's joy over one of its own going to the pros quickly shifted to grief this weekend after a shooting killed a current Washburn football player and wounded the former member of the team who was drafted by the New York Giants just hours earlier.
Police in Topeka, Kansas, where the university is located, said officers found 23-year-old defensive back Dwane Simmons dead when they investigated gunshots shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday. Cornerback Corey Ballentine was wounded, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Ballentine, also 23, grew up in Topeka and was picked by the Giants on Saturday in the sixth round of the NFL draft.
"We want to emphasize that we need those who were present to let us know what they saw," Koenen said. Washburn coach Craig Schurig said Simmons' death is heartbreaking. He said Simmons, a junior from Lee's Summit, Missouri, maintained a great attitude even while battling through two knee injuries.
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