2 Former Auburn Football Players Fatally Shot

Auburn police have confirmed that former Auburn football players Edward Christian and Ladarious Phillips have both passed away as a result of gunshot wounds. The two were shot outside an off-campus apartment complex late Saturday night. Per Auburn Police Department...

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"Christian, 20 years old, was deceased at the scene.

Phillips, 20 years old, was transported to a East Alabama Medical Center but was also pronounced deceased at the scene.

Also deceased upon arrival at East Alabama Medical Center was Auburn student Demario Pitts, 20 years old.

Xavier Moss, 19 years old, was also transported to East Alabama Medical Center treated for gunshot wounds and released from the hospital.

John Robertson, 20 years old, is currently fighting for his life with a gunshot wound to the head.

Eric Mack, 20 years old, is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at East Alabama Medical Center.

Desmonte Leonard is the active suspect in the shootings. Two other persons of interest are asked to come forward along with Mr. Leonard.

A motive was not released, but Auburn Police Chief Tommy Dawson did confirm that the shooting took place at a party and that police are working with several other departments to find the suspect."

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