Mike OBrien, Toledo vice president and athletic director, also launched a declaration Wednesday.
” We were all stunned to discover of the tragic death of Jahneil Douglas,” he said. “This is a devastating loss for our football team and our University, and a really unfortunate day for everybody in Rocket Nation. Our deepest condolences go out to Jahneils friends and family.”
Those we love never ever really leave us. JD will forever become part of the Rocket Family and his contagious smile will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with him and his household. #RIPJD #OneRocket pic.twitter.com/ROrKcWUyyG— Jason Candle (@CoachCandle) July 8, 2020
Jahneil Douglas, 22, was shot and killed on Tuesday. Courtesy Toledo RocketsDouglas, a junior, grew up in Toledo and went to Start High School, where he played both offensive and protective line and was named first-team AP All-Ohio in 2016.
” We were all stunned to discover of the awful death of Jahneil Douglas,” he said.
Jahneil Douglas, a 22-year-old protective lineman with the Toledo Rockets, was shot and killed late Tuesday night.
According to a report from local station WTOL, Douglas was shot outside Ginos Pizza around 11:30 p.m. after authorities stated a fight broke out between two guys. No arrests have actually been made.
Jahneil Douglas, 22, was shot and killed on Tuesday. He played defensive line for the Toledo Rockets. Courtesy Toledo RocketsDouglas, a junior, matured in Toledo and went to Start High School, where he played both offensive and defensive line and was called first-team AP All-Ohio in 2016.
An interaction significant, Douglas appeared in 12 video games in his first 2 seasons with the Rockets.
Toledo coach Jason Candle tweeted a statement Wednesday morning, calling Douglas a “hard-working and intense boy who was liked by all his coaches and colleagues.”
