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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The University of Washburn is mourning the death of one of his football players killed during a shooting Sunday night.
"Heartbreaking news about Dwane Simmons," said head coach Craig Schurig, adding:
"Dwane is one of the most energetic and appreciated players I've ever coached in Washburn." His infectious smile and love for football and teammates have been a source of inspiration. Our healing prayers are with his family, his parents Navarro and Yasmine Simmons and Chaquilla Williams. "
According to the University, Simmons, a native of Lee's Summit, Missouri, played for the Ichabods between 2015 and 2018, after suffering two knee injuries. The 23-year-old defensive backcourt started 17 games and 22 stints. At that time, Simmons had 59 tackles and three interceptions – one of these, he came back for a touchdown.
Washburn University also issued a statement on the shooting, which also hurt former player Corey Ballentine, retained by the New York Giants.
Full statement from Washburn University
To the campus community:
We come to you this morning with sad and difficult news. Early this morning, two of our students were victims of a shootout off campus. Dwane Simmons, a junior and a member of the football team, was killed in the incident. In addition, Corey Ballentine, an elder, was injured. Ballentine should recover completely.
Whenever we lose a student, it is a sad occasion, but it is particularly moving to lose a student by such an insane act. Dwane and Corey were excellent examples and representatives of the football team and Washburn University in general. It was a terrible way to end a day that should have been a day of celebration and waiting for Dwane's next year in Washburn and the beginning of Corey's professional career.
While we express our deepest condolences to Dwane's family, we also want to ensure that the campus community knows we have counseling resources. We will have counselors on campus today and the hotline (785-670-3100) is available 24 hours a day.
Take advantage of these services as we keep Dwane, Corey and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
The Giants publish a statement on shooting
Saturday night, the New York Giants selected Ballentine in the 6th round and the 180th choice. This makes him the first choice in the history of Ichabod and the sixth player to be selected in the NFL draft.
"We are aware of the tragic situation and continue to gather information, we spoke to Corey and he is now recovering at the hospital, our thoughts are with Dwane Simmons' family, friends and teammates, and 39 to the rest of the Washburn community. "
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