A candlelight vigil for former Minnesota Vikings defensive back Khyree Jackson ended in yet another tragedy.
Friday's vigil was held in Jackson's home state of Maryland, where friends, family and community members gathered to remember the 24-year-old and two others who died in a car crash on July 6.
The shooting happened around 10 p.m. at Jackson's former high school in Upper Marlboro, according to the Prince George's County Police Department.
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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson (31) speaks to the media during the Minnesota Vikings rookie camp on May 10, 2024, at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. (Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
FOX 5 DC reported that the shooting began in the parking lot near the front of the school. One person was reportedly shot in the leg, while the other person was possibly shot in the chest.
Police found a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds when they arrived at the high school. Both were taken to a nearby hospital.
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The woman was in stable condition. Authorities later confirmed that the male victim was pronounced dead.
The Vikings selected Jackson in the fourth round of the NFL Draft less than three months ago. The team sent its condolences to Jackson's loved ones shortly after learning of the fatal vehicle crash.
Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 29, 2024, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“Our thoughts are with Khyree's family, friends, teammates and coaches, as well as all the victims of this tragic accident,” the NFL franchise's verified account shared with X.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell added that the news of Jackson's death left him “heartbroken.”
Jackson and his former Wise High School football teammates, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., were killed in a car accident. Hazel was 23, while Lytton was 24.
Khyree Jackson #DB16 of Oregon runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Hazel was driving a Dodge Charger at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police also found Jackson dead at the scene of the crash.
Lytton was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Jackson, Hazel and Lytton were members of Wise's 2016 state high school championship team.
Police have not yet arrested any suspects.
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