Pro Boxer Danny Kelly Jr. Shot Dead In Front Of Children On Christmas Eve
A professional boxer in Maryland was fatally shot in front of his girlfriend and three kids on Friday in what police are contemplating as a possible road rage incident.
According to authorities, 30-year-old Danny Kelly jr was driving his family to a Christmas gathering when a car pulled up beside them and opened fire.Â
“Preliminarily, it appears the suspect’s vehicle pulled up next to Kelly’s SUV and someone inside opened fire,” the Prince George’s County Police Department shared on Saturday, adding that no one else in Kelly’s vehicle was wounded.
“This is an absolutely heartbreaking loss for Mr. Kelly’s family and friends. He is not home with his loved ones today on Christmas who are now mourning his loss instead of celebrating the holiday,” stated Acting Major David Blazer of the police department’s main crimes division.
“If any other drivers saw anything there on Christmas Eve or may have information that could help, please call us. You can stay anonymous. We are committed to providing answers to his family,” Blazer added.
According to the news station WUSA9, Kelly fought professionally as a boxer.
“What I can tell you is that he was a family man just making it the best way he could,” resigned professional fighter Luther F. Smith Jr. expressed to WUSA9.
“And he damn sure didn’t deserve to be cut short from life like this,” Smith added.
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The news station documented that Kelly’s kids are ages four, seven, and nine.
“I still can’t believe that he won’t answer my call,” Kelly’s younger cousin, Brian, shared with the station. “Which is crazy because I was just with him.”