Jahneil Douglas Shot Dead in Shooting West Toledo
Jahneil Douglas, a young defense team of the University of Toledo football team, was killed in an attack on Tuesday night. He was 22 years old.
The victim, 22-year-old Jahneil Douglas, had already been taken to ProMedica Toledo Hospital via private vehicle before the officers arrived on scene.
According to detectives for the case, a fight outside of Gino’s Pizza between two men resulted in shots being fired. The victim was then taken to the hospital where he later died. Although the restaurant has surveillance video near where the shooting happened, there is no word yet on an arrest in the case.
Those we love never truly leave us. JD will forever be part of the Rocket Family and his infectious smile will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with him and his family. #RIPJD #OneRocket pic.twitter.com/ROrKcWUyyG
— Jason Candle (@CoachCandle) July 8, 2020
Douglas was pronounced deceased at the hospital at 11:41 p.m.
According to WTOL, Douglas was shot outside of a pizza restaurant at 11:30 in Toledo. Tuesday night. Police told WTOL that there was a fight between the two men outside the restaurant. Douglas was later transferred to the hospital where he died. No arrests were made.
Jahneil Douglas made us proud with his hard work throughout high school, his commitment to being a strong role model, and his attitude towards success in college. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers after this senseless tragedy.
— Roy C. Start HS (@ToledoStartHS) July 8, 2020
“We were all shocked to learn about the tragic death of Jahneil Douglas,” said Toledo athletic director Mike O’Brien. “This is a devastating loss for our football team and our University and a very sad day for all of us at Rocket Nation. Our deepest condolences go to Jahneil’s family and friends. ”
Please keep the family of Jahneil ‘JD’ Douglas in your thoughts and prayers. Another young life gone way too soon. #RIPJD
— Start Athletics (@startspartans) July 8, 2020
Rockets head coach Jason Candle described Douglas as “a hard-working young man who is loved by his teammates and coaches.”
“The Toledo Football family was broken by the loss of Jahneil,” said Candle. “He was a hardworking youth, loved by all his teammates and coaches. Our most sincere condolences go to Jahneil’s family and friends in these difficult times. Jahneil will be part of the Rocket Football family forever. ”
Toledo Rockets head football coach Jason Candle expressed his condolences on Twitter:
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