Kwane Doster killed in Tampa

[Big Tuna]

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Vanderbilt running back Kwane Doster was shot to death early Sunday when someone fired at the parked car he was in, police said.

Doster, 21, of Tampa, died at Tampa General Hospital after being shot near the Ybor City nightlife district, police spokesman Joe Durkin said. Detectives were trying to find the killer and determine a motive.

Doster and two friends had stopped their car while ``cruising around'' when another car pulled up beside them, Durkin said. Several shots were fired at Doster's car, and one hit him in the chest while he was sitting behind the driver. No one else was hurt.

``I don't believe any words were exchanged,'' Durkin said, adding that investigators didn't know if Doster was the intended target. Police believe three people were in the other car.

``Kwane's death is a terrible and tragic loss to our Vanderbilt family,'' Vanderbilt coach Bobby Johnson said. ``Everyone who knew Kwane, from his fellow players and students, his coaches and their families, and even fans, have suffered a personal loss today.''

The junior running back ran for 427 yards and one touchdown this season for the Commodores (2-9). He became the first Vanderbilt player named the Southeastern Conference's freshman of the year after a school record 798 yards rushing in 2002. For his career, Doster had 1,621 yards rushing, 256 yards receiving and seven touchdowns.

[Guest BacknBlackHoez]

Vanderbilt student-athlete Kwane Doster, well-known to Commodore fans as a game-breaking running back for the football squad, tragically died early Sunday from injuries sustained in a shooting in his hometown of Tampa, Fla.

Vanderbilt student-athlete Kwane Doster , well-known to Commodore fans as a game-breaking running back for the football squad, tragically died early Sunday from injuries sustained in a shooting in his hometown of Tampa, Fla.

Vanderbilt university and athletic officials expressed shock upon hearing news of the death. One of the team's most popular players, Doster was a three-year letter winner and recipient of the 2002 Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year Award.

Head Coach Bobby Johnson issued a following statement on behalf of those associated with the Vanderbilt football program.

"We are shocked and heartbroken. Kwane's death is a terrible and tragic loss to our Vanderbilt family. Everyone who knew Kwane, from his fellow players and students, his coaches and their families, and even fans, have suffered a personal loss today. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kwane's mother Kelly, his aunt, Harriet, his three siblings, and his many friends," Johnson said.

David Williams II, Vice Chancellor of Student Life at Vanderbilt, issued the following statement on behalf of the university.

"Everyone who knew Kwane is deeply saddened by this news. Our university expresses its deepest sympathies to the family. We are all hurt. Kwane was a fine young man who brought many gifts to all he touched. He will be greatly missed," Williams said.

Born and raised in Tampa, Doster entered Vanderbilt following a stellar football and baseball career at Robinson High School. He made an immediate impact upon arriving in Nashville, quickly establishing himself as one of the Commodores' most exciting players. He became the first Vanderbilt player ever recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Year after setting a team record of 798 rushing yards. He also earned freshman All-America honors by various publications.

He was the team's active career rusher with 1,621 yards and ranked third all-time with 1,759 kick return yards.

Doster was a junior at the university, majoring in Human and Organizational Development.

Specific details of the shooting were not available.

Edited December 27, 2004 by BacknBlackHoez

[Guest Pirate Chasin' Booty]

SHOT DEAD, NOT SHOT TO DEATH YOU SILLY UNENGLISH SPEAKING MOTHERFUCKERS.

Ermmm, Rest in Peace