RIP Darrent Williams...We'll miss you.....Sad News to report...

[Meck77]

It's 5:00am and I thought I heard on channel 4 news that he died?

I hope I'm wrong?????

[TDmvp]

/ponder

[epa86b@netzero]

Damn, its true. RIP DWILL. At the end of the day, it is just a game.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_4931937

[TDmvp]

OMFG this is UNREAL ... i fighting off crien i just dont understand

[Jens1893]

I am lost for words.

RIP Darrent

[heydensmom]

OMFG.....OMG OMG..WOW.....now the question do I wake up huband to tell him his favorite player is dead.

[Meck77]

Wow...I thought that is what I heard. This is really sad news....


I remember he told the crowd at Fan Fare a few years ago that he was going to be the next Prime Time. I use to joke with him and yell out "prime time" everytime I'd see him. He'd just smile and kinda laugh each time.

man.....

There seems to be conflicting reports though. I'm hearing something about a triple shooting and nothing about a limo that the post is reporting. Unless I'm hearing about two seperate murder incidents....

[ak1971]

holy ****. Horrible. loss for words.

I think 11th & Grant is outside The Church if Im not mistaken

[TDmvp]

cant even put this in words , wake up hurting over a loss . and then you get a wake up call to what loss really is ...

[Atlas]

Wow, There is more to life than football... like living.

He had a hard life growing up in Dallas too., but he kept clean. I hope they caught the murderer.

[eddie mac]

Totally lost for words. Feel totally selfish for hurting so much after last night. Something like this really puts everything else into perspective. So sorry for D-Will, his family and the Broncos Organisation who just lost someone we all loved dearly. RIP Darrent.

[Conklin]

RIP...lifestyle appears to have caught up with him...why can't these kids learn!!!

[Meck77]

Greg Nieto of WB2 news is live on the scene. I guess the white SUV limo is still there. It was a drive by shooting. damn

Nothing is being said about his lifestyle Conklin. It's much too early to speculate on what happened. It could have been random. If so it could have been any of us celebrating New Years trying to get home. I think the incident happened around 2:00am is what they are saying.

[TDmvp]

can we change this threads title pls

[heydensmom]

Here's another one
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/10644645/detail.html

[Meck77]

sure....It definetly needs a more appropriate title....I'm still kinda stunned over this.

[TDmvp]

yea meck i feel yas man .. /hug
they just broke it on espn mike and mike and im ballin like a 13 year old with a skinned knee ... heart broken

[Conklin]

Nothing is being said about his lifestyle Conklin. It's much too early to speculate on what happened. It could have been random. If so it could have been any of us celebrating New Years trying to get home. I think the incident happened around 2:00am is what they are saying.

i do agree that it could have been any of us, but its been noted several times his habits of clubbing etc, new years or not, not much good happens @ that time of the morning...i will at least give him credit for not being behind the wheel of his impala!

[epa86b@netzero]

Nothing is being said about his lifestyle Conklin. It's much too early to speculate on what happened. It could have been random. If so it could have been any of us celebrating New Years trying to get home. I think the incident happened around 2:00am is what they are saying.

I agree with Meck on this and let's wait and see what the story is before we speculate.

[Jens1893]

I think this is the wrong time to be pointing fingers.

[TDmvp]

.... can we maybe for once not speculate , guess , fight each other , be red in general for the first thread in Mane history .... this aint the time of place....Im begging yas all ...

[heydensmom]

Let's please not use this thread to knock the lifestyle he lived. Lets please just honor his memory.

[Jens1893]

You wake up slightly hungover ... hope and think everything that happened yesterday was just an illusion and boom comes the sledge hammer. This year couldn´t have started any worse.

[Atlas]

It's not a slam at D Will but these athletes really have to stay away from these night clubs. Tank Williams should be proof enough.

Those night clubs are dangerous especially for athletes because people are just jealous at what they have.

[Jolly Giraffe]

This is incredibly sad news.
Rest in peace DW. You had a super rookie season, it's just so sad you will never have the opportunity to become the player we know you could have become.

Prayers are with the team and his family.

[Atlas]

Wasn't he the kid whose Mom died and then he had to go live with the Dad he had never met??

[heydensmom]

Watching Mike and Mike, and a reporter from the post said there may have been an altercation inside the club.

[bucking fronco]

Very sad

[Atlas]

Watching Mike and Mike, and a reporter from the post said there may have been an altercation inside the club.

That was Burger Bill. Looks like D Will was just leaving trying to avoid confrontation.

[heydensmom]

Man, how am I to tell Hayden....he loved D-Will as much as his daddy.....just so sad.

[Meck77]

WB2 News reporting again. Nieto is live at the stadium.

3 people shot. 2 unkown also shot. Their conditions unknown. One person died at the scene.

They have a call into Jim Saccomono (PR) for the Broncos for an official statement. They are waiting for the official coroners report to confirm that it is indeed Darrent Williams with the Broncos and not someone else with the same name.

[heydensmom]

Denver Broncos spokesman Jim Saccomano said that police confirmed the fatal shooting involving Williams and said there was "incredible shock and sadness at a senseless tragedy."

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/10644645/detail.html

[chawknz]

Wow.. how unbeliveably sad. I was trying to figure out how this was some sort of joke after seeing it on denverpost, but then I realized New Years Day isn't about joking.

Heart goes out to friends and family of DW. You will be missed indeed.

[i4jelway7]

I am in total shock here... I was really disappointed about the game so I went to bed @ 8:00 pm and then I wake up this morning to this... OMG total shock...

RIP Darrent.. I hope they catch those responsible for this senseless act.

[TDmvp]

chat room anyone ... i know im alone cuz no bodys awake in my house yet and iv got that cold hopeless feeling... this type of stuff really adds to my thinking humans in general aint much ... the way we have such a short lifespan and yet are prime goal is to dish out as much pain and hate as we can ... will this $hit ever end ...

[Atlas]

Darrent Williams 1982-2007
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[55CrushEm]

I just turned on ESPN2.....can't believe it.

I was so pissed after the loss last night.....now that seems so unimportant.

I saw the "breaking news" box at the bottom right corner of the TV....immediately felt shock, then tears started to well up.

Truly unbelievable.....what a sad start to the year.

[uk bronco]

i cant beleive it such a waste of talent they should fry the bastard that did it

RIP D WILL

[bamanjam]

Wow! sad!! speachless!!!

[ol number 7]

I am in total shock here... I was really disappointed about the game so I went to bed @ 8:00 pm and then I wake up this morning to this... OMG total shock...

RIP Darrent.. I hope they catch those responsible for this senseless act.

When I woke up this morning to read the bad news I never expected to read about this kinda of tragedy. Awful awful news. A great fun loving guy who always wanted to be like Champ, a great Bronco. It's a violent world we live in these days. Just sad.

[BrainCase]

Deepest heartfelt sympathies. Regardless of rivalries, this is tragic, and my heart goes out to the Broncos fanbase, and Mr. Williams friends and family.

Sincerely,

BrainCase (heard about this over on ChiefsPlanet)

[elsid13]

I am stunned, my brother just broke the news to me.

[Turf Shaman]

What a terrible shock. But it puts things in perspective, doesn't it. Condolences to his family, his friends, and to his teammates.

[broncoblue]

wow rip fella...speechless

[RandyMoss84]

I hope they catch the murderer and the murdererer rots in prison! My prayers go to the Denver Broncos organization, Darrent's family and friends

From a Vikings fan

[BroncoSoja]

Damn this is just f ed up...This crap is just unreal I was just about to go to bed and I saw a bronco on TV so I hit the mute button and hear this crap.. I can't believe this crap.. I hope they find whoever did this crap and hang the punks.

I hate these cowards that hide behind guns. DJFLKSJLFKJSDKJ damn I can't believe this....

[Meck77]

6:41 AM

Channel 4 news has a news crew heading to the hospital where Williams and the others were taken. Still no update on the other two people who were shot.

[big56fan#1]

Wow!!!.....Im stunned...Damn. My Buddy whos a 9er fan called and woke me up and I expected him to give me crap about the game but no he had give me this news he really felt bad for D Will and for me being a huge Broncos Fan that i am. Damn....cant believe that hes gone.


RIP D WILL

[big56fan#1]

thanks Meck for the local updates

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Unreal!! RIP Darrent.

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Broncos' Darrent Williams is shot dead (http://tinyurl.com/sgr6n)
By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports Writer 12 minutes ago

DENVER -
Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in downtown Denver early Monday morning, police said.


http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070101/capt.ny1301011301.broncos_williams___ny13.jpg?x=26 4&y=345&sig=lxBeEuzeYvfkoEchEXR4bQ--
In a file photo Denver Broncos' Darrent Williams shows off his new hairdo before the start of the football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Denver, Monday, Oct. 9, 2006. Williams was shot and killed early Monday Jan. 1, 2007, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)


Team spokesman Jim Saccomano said police called him about 3 a.m. from the scene of the shooting and told him three people had been shot and that Williams had been killed.

Saccomano said he spoke with coach Mike Shanahan and others in the organization.

"Complete shock. We're speechless. It takes words away. A terrible tragedy," Saccomano said.

Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson said that a little after 2 a.m., the white Hummer limousine that Williams and two others were traveling in was sprayed with bullets from a vehicle that came up along its side. All three people in the limousine were hit. They were taken to area hospitals, where Williams was pronounced dead. The other victims, a male and a female, were not identified. Hours before the shooting, the Broncos lost to San Francisco 26-23 in overtime, eliminating them from the playoff race.

Williams, a second-round pick in the 2005 draft out of Oklahoma State, started nine games as a rookie due to injuries. This season, he took over as the starter for Lenny Walls alongside Champ Bailey, and was second on the team with four interceptions and tied for third with 86 tackles.

On Sunday against the 49ers, he had a sack, a forced fumble, and led the team with seven sacks.

Jackson said police were searching for the suspects and interviewing witnesses.

[CHIEF4EVER]

Damn folks. I don't come on here much anymore but I had to come and offer my heartfelt condolences. Football and rivalries fade to insignifigance in comparison to something like this. I hope the scumbag bastard that did this horrible senseless thing is quickly found and joins Saddam in taking a dirt nap as soon as possible.

RIP Darrent Williams

[WoodMan]

Stunned. RIP Darrent Williams. In addition to his loss; what has our country turned into when you can't even go out for some fun without being killed by some idiot whose ego may have been bruised by some idiotic confrontation over who cares what? Sad.
May God bless the families of Darrent and the others killed and injured in this incident.

[watermock]

I don't even know what to type. Seems like it's open season on NFL players leaving nightclubs. I just don't know what to say.

RIP Darrent

[Meck77]

Well Bigfan I wish I had better news to report. Like I said I thought I was dreaming when I heard the story on the news.

I do know this. The members of the Orangemane have always pulled together in good times and in bad. This is sad tradgedy for the Williams family, The Denver Broncos, and the Orangemane Community/Broncos fans. I'm sure we'll find a way to honor his life and do what we can as an online community to show our support for DW and his family......


Reggie Rivers-former Broncos RB/reporter is on the scene now. Reggie is pretty shaken up.

They are talking about how he turned his life around and recently got involved with the church/working with children etc.

[Conklin]

I'm still in shock over all this!...work in 2 hours and havent even gone to bed to attempt to sober up...what a horrible way to start the new years...hope the team is handling this better than some of us are!

[crazyhorse]

What the hell?

Sorry for your loss fellas/ladies.

What could he have possibly done that would justify taking his life?

An eye for an eye should be the law. If you intentionally kill someone, you should be held accountable. When do we as a race draw a line in the sand and stand up and do the right thing for those who follow the line of the law? Instead of defending those that have no reguard for life or family.

Just ridiculous!

[scfan]

I'm Stunned. My buddy In Northern Ireland Pm's me and I told him Cut out that sh*t. then i turned on the TV and it was true. Holy Crap. what is going on in this world. I hope they catch the asshole(s) who did this . Man I don't know what esle to say . I'm so damn pi*sed of i can't think straight.

[TDmvp]

http://www.850koa.com/pages/listen.html
is given alot of news on it at the moment

[Hercules Rockefeller]

All the other threads about missing the playoffs are irrelevant.

RIP Darrent.

[Iowanian]

Thats terrible news.

Tragedy has no team affiliation. My condolences to his family and bronco fans. Hope they catch the guilty party soon.

[TDmvp]

yea is there a way to lock all threads but this one and block all new threads for 24 hours to honor D Will or something

[plummershelper]

Nothing could necessitate the taking of someone's life like this. I don't care what the circumstances are/were, nothing would make an action like this ok. This team was already shaken to its core. Hopefully through DWill's tragedy this team will find triumph next year in his memory. Keep 27's memory.

[usndan]

Boy oh Boy, this news certainly caught me by suprise!! I can't believe it, completely caught me off guard this New Year's Day and leaves me totally stunned. My thoughts and prayers go out to D Will's family and the whole team!!

[BroncoInferno]

Unbelievable. I just can't believe this. RIP Dwill.

[Meck77]

I didn't know he had a website. Alot of it seems to be under construction.

Under "Fan Club" it says coming soon..... http://www.darrentwilliams27.com/FanClub.aspx

Darrent already had a huge fan club and still does.

[Jens1893]

yea is there a way to lock all threads but this one and block all new threads for 24 hours to honor D Will or something

or just take the board offline on the day of his funeral

[manchambo]

RIP...lifestyle appears to have caught up with him...why can't these kids learn!!!

Why don't you go curl up somehwere and die, you classless, racist jackass.

[heydensmom]

Has anyone else heard that the other wounded man may have been another broncos player???

[iowa broncofan]

I can't believe it. Seemed like a good guy. Shocked, sad.

[CanuckBroncofan]

To all of you from all of us at the Broncosfreak I would like to extend our sincere coldolences. Meck if you have anything planned whether it be a donation or online memorial please email me at the freak and I'll round up the troops to pitch in some cash.

RIP Darrent

[Meck77]

Has anyone else heard that the other wounded man may have been another broncos player???

No.....From what I understand there were two other people and one was a woman. Nothing on the other person.

Canuck I don't have anything in mind other than a cooridanted effort between online Broncos fans makes sense to me. Together we are stronger. It's always been that way. I'm sure there will be a statement from his family/friends in due time on what we can do or I'm sure the online community of Broncos fans will come up with something.

[Smilin Assassin]

I don't even know what to say. This is just horrible. I don't pray, but I'm sure going to say a few words for Darrent & his family.

24 years old. That's just so sad it hurts.

RIP

[Odysseus]

Things have changed in Colorado. This type of angry impersonal violence is relatively new to this state. The price of Californication.

Last year it was San Francisco player dying on Invesco field. This year it's one of our own dying after a bitter loss. We so soon forget and so often reminded.

RIP Darrent Williams.

[rbackfactory80]

Horrible news to wake up to. Rip Darrent

[maher_tyler]

RIP DW...totally shocked right now...people can't even go out and have a good time with out worrying about getting shot anymore...pretty sad!! I hope the catch the person that did this...let them sit in prison for the rest of their lives and think about it...as much as the person that did this deserves to die always remember that two wrongs don't make a right...let the bastard rot in prison from the inside out for the rest of his life!!! Wow just shocked!!!

Again RIP DW!!!!!!

[bloodsunday]

Omg. Rip.

[crazyhorse]

RIP DW...totally shocked right now...people can't even go out and have a good time with out worrying about getting shot anymore...pretty sad!! I hope the catch the person that did this...let them sit in prison for the rest of their lives and think about it...as much as the person that did this deserves to die always remember that two wrongs don't make a right...let the bastard rot in prison from the inside out for the rest of his life!!! Wow just shocked!!!

Again RIP DW!!!!!!

Yeah that's the idea! Give him free room and board for the rest of his life on my dime for killing people. That's unreasonable. IMO it really isn't two wrongs. It's 1 wrong, and 1 correction.

[Northman]

Im at a loss here. So far my new year when it comes to the Broncos is very upsetting and disappointing.

[Arkansas Bronco]

I have trouble beleiving this was random any news on what may have started this?

[watermock]

Let's catch the bastard(s) first. Ironically, it costs more to execute than incarcerate. We need to adopt the Saddam method. He was in Iraq for like two days and exterminated.

[Maximus]

Unreal... You watch a person alive and vibrant playing a game that they love and the next morning... that same life is snuffed out by an idiot with nothing to live for.

Condolences to his family and to all of his fans.

[Spider]

wow ....... just now hearing about this .............. this is why Spider got his family out of Colorado ............just wow ........ Iwont go into my gun control speach yet ......but RIP Dwill

[chadta]

rip darrent, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends

[Ray Finkle]

I am just stunned....I read that D Will was shot and killed on the D Post and just sat there for a second until it became clear.....

[Hogan11]

Stunned....I'm just totally stunned.

R.I.P. Darrent :(

[rad]

Unbelievablely sad news......RIP DW and sympathies to family and friends...and fans.

[patteeu]

Wow. What horrible news. :pity:

[crazyhorse]

wow ....... just now hearing about this .............. this is why Spider got his family out of Colorado ............just wow ........ Iwont go into my gun control speach yet ......but RIP Dwill

I thought about starting a thread on gun control or the death penalty. But thought that me starting the thread would end up going in the wrong direction.

But then, maybe it would just become a pissing contest no matter who starts it.

[Spider]

I thought about starting a thread on gun control or the death penalty. But thought that me starting the thread would end up going in the wrong direction.

But then, maybe it would just become a pissing contest no matter who starts it.

it would ,thats why I wont start one for awhile ...........but man I was not going to raise my kids in that mess ...........

[Arkansas Bronco]

This f'er on cold pizza seems pretty cold hearted while talking to tatum. I mean Being good freinds with someon you wouldnt want answer most of these question hours after they pass.

[crazyhorse]

it would ,thats why I wont start one for awhile ...........but man I was not going to raise my kids in that mess ...........

This just in....."that mess" can find you anywhere.

Hillbillies are just as ignorant as street thugs.

[BBB1980]

This is so sad. I jsut got up and my husband gave me the news. This is such a loss of a life for no reason.

I truely enjoyed watching D-Dub (that was our nickname for Darrant).

Life cut short at only 24, I hope that the Denver Police can catch these scum bags.

My sympathy goes out to his family.

[usedupbraids]

this stinks DWILL is dead its like a bad nightmare 1st we lose then one of our best corners dies WOW!!!

[Spider]

This just in....."that mess" can find you anywhere.

Hillbillies are just as ignorant as street thugs.

I am not going to fight with you , I have been in more places in the US then you ever dreamed of , yeah you can piss a hillbilly off .......but so far the mess hasnt found my family in Casper

[Dartgod]

I just heard this tragic news. My condolences from a Chiefs fan to Darrent Williams family and the Denver Broncos and their fanbase.

Such a sad waste of life...

[CHANGSTER]

R.I.P
Just got home. heard earlier and couldnt help but let it out. man, i dunno. theirs no words.

[Taco John]

Unbelievable.

[wolverine]

What I liked about Darrent was his feisty-ness. Little guy with a big heart.

[MrPeepers]

... no reason. he took advantage of a great opportunity and i hope he went out on top for himself. you'll be missed little guy.

i sincerely hope his family can grieve appropriately and not get dragged down with the rdiiculaous nature of the crime. death certainly hurts any family, I hope some good can come out of it.

[epicSocialism4tw]

I'm shocked. What terrible news to recieve on new years day as a mother, or a family member.

[AFCWestFan]

Its terrible and a waste. There is no way to understand it or explain it. What can hopefu;lly come from this is a wake up call for everyone. People killing people for kicks has no place in a civilized world.

In evry team meeting room there should be time to reflect and try to stop these young people from adopting these insane lifestyles that take them into harms way for no reason. Somehow something good should come from such horrific actions. What will it be?

Be strong. Its just senseless.

[TUG]

What a terrible shame. A kid that played hard and never let his size hold him down from becoming a player in the NFL. RIP Darrent.

[Conklin]

Why don't you go curl up somehwere and die, you classless, racist jackass.

I'm just as upset as ne1 else, i was stating something known to be true about him...that's all i'm saying in that regard, i'll take the rest to PM, but i liked the guy, supported the guy, i'm praying for the others to recover, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the team and his family in coping with his loss, Don't come at me like i'm the asshole here, i am not!

[wolf754life]

Why?

[Meck77]

WB2 News update

Champ, Jimmy Spencer, Al Wilson, Foxworth, Chakurah have all come by the hospital.

Darren'ts mother has been notified and she is on the way from Dallas.

[hades]

Man, what sad news. New Years will never be the same for his Mom.

[GonzoLays]

I feel like crying.

[DeusExShanahan]

Being such a hard core fan, you feel like you know him. He was good kid. I am just shocked.

[DeusExShanahan]

I feel like crying.

So do I, I can't believe this.

[orinjkrush]

Lord, please help his family and friends through this. And thank you for sharing DWill with us, even for such a short time. he was an inspiration and positive influence to so many of us. Amen.

[broncoblue]

still cant take it as real .i know it is but man

[Psi]

I don't know what to say other than that I'm sorry and wish any sort of turn of events could have happened to keep him from being where he was.

These guys seem invincible to us when they're on the field, and then something like this happens. I vividly remember how much it hurt to lose DT, and I'm so sorry you have to experience this.

[ksBRONCOfan]

http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/topstories_story_001081523.html

This story says he was with Javon Walker in the bar. I hope we wasn't in that limo to.

[JimmyFocus]

Fox 31 just reported there are rumors that javon walker was in the limo too..... they are trying to confirm this.... the reporter did say she talked to javon's stepfather and he said javon was ok

[wolf754life]

http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_4753155


an interview with Darrent about a month ago.

[rovolution]

its a damn shame his life had to end this way. He had such a bright future.

[BroncoMatt]

such a loss, rip

[shakenbake]

RIP Darrent

http://photos.denverpost.com/galleries/newsgallery.html#id=377&num=1

[BroncoInferno]

Doesn't Darrent have a relative who has posted here?

[titan]

Terrible news to wake up to on New Years Day. Darrant Williams always played with alot of heart and was a good man.

Yesterday, before the game, I attended a morning showing of "We Are Marshall" at the local movie theatre. Great movie - deals with grief and how a seemingly insignificant game of football can help a community heal from a tragedy. I hope the Broncos dedicate next season to Darrant and that their gestures give his family some comfort for their grief.

[Garcia Bronco]

It happened about 6 blocks from my place...they really don't know anything right now.

[bfoflcommish]

What the hell?

Sorry for your loss fellas/ladies.

What could he have possibly done that would justify taking his life?

An eye for an eye should be the law. If you intentionally kill someone, you should be held accountable. When do we as a race draw a line in the sand and stand up and do the right thing for those who follow the line of the law? Instead of defending those that have no reguard for life or family.

Just ridiculous!

For the first time I aree with Crazyhorse!

[Clockwork Orange]

He was only 24 years old, his whole life was still ahead of him.

R.I.P. Darrent, you were taken far too soon.

[gadlaw]

This is unbelievable. I woke up this morning and turned on the tv for noise. The local station announced the death of Williams in a drive by shooting. Not believing what I was hearing I turned KOA on and they were speaking to people who knew Williams and speaking of his life. So young, so full of promise and to die so senselessly at the hands of evil worthless people for no reason is just mind boggling. Losing a game is one thing, a cause for local sadness and depression but it's still only a game and there is always next year. For this to happen is simply tragic and sad.

[elsid13]

Oh man, that is unbelievable. I hope Walker is OK.

[Orange_Beard]

My heart is broken.

[elsid13]

Oh man, that is unbelievable. I hope Walker is OK.

[Orange_Beard]

My heart is broken. What a loss.

[Merlin]

DENVER (AP) -- Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting early Monday, his limousine sprayed with bullets in downtown Denver just hours after the team was elimated from the NFL playoffs.

Team spokesman Jim Saccomano said police called him about 3 a.m. from the scene and told him three people had been shot, and the 24-year-old Williams had been killed.

A little after 2 a.m., a white Hummer limousine was fired on from a vehicle that pulled up along its side, police spokesman Sonny Jackson said.

Three people in the limo were hit and were taken to hospitals, where one man was pronounced dead, Jackson said. The other man and woman who were shot were not identified.

Jackson said police were searching for suspects and interviewing witnesses.

"We have no motive yet," Jackson said. "We're hoping to talk with witnesses to find out where they were coming from, and that might give us some clues."

Saccomano said he spoke with coach Mike Shanahan and others in the organization. Hours earlier, the Broncos lost to San Francisco 26-23 in overtime.

"Complete shock. We're speechless. It takes words away. A terrible tragedy," Saccomano said.

Pro Bowl player Champ Bailey was among the players and team staff members who gathered at Denver Health Medical Center, where Williams' body was taken.

"He had a big heart and a lot of courage," said Cedric Smith, assistant strength and conditioning coach. "It's a tragedy, a complete tragedy. It's sickening."

Williams teamed with Bailey to give Denver one of the top cornerback tandems in the NFL. Williams finished the season with 88 tackles, 78 of them solo, and four interceptions.

Players and coaches are off Monday. They were scheduled to meet Tuesday before heading home for the offseason.

On Sunday against the 49ers, Williams had three tackles and returned two punts for 50 yards before leaving the game with a shoulder injury late in the second half. After the game he said he was planning to wait a few weeks before determining if he needed an operation.

In December, Williams spoke of his desire to return to his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas, this offseason to talk to kids about staying out of gangs.

Williams, a second-round draft pick out of Oklahoma State in 2005, made an immediate impact on the Broncos. He started nine times in his rookie season following a stellar college career.

The white stretch Hummer limousine sat in a snowbank beside Speer Boulevard, a main street through downtown Denver. On the driver's side, at least three bullet holes were visible near the front, and four more near the back.

Police and evidence technicians worked amid snow and ice from recent storms, using small tent-like yellow plastic markers to indicate possible pieces of evidence.

Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/01/01/bc.fbn.broncos.williams.ap/index.html?cnn=yes

[i4jelway7]

I hope the mnf'ers that did this rot in hell..... the game means nothing, his life was priceless... I think I'm about to cry

[Archie]

RIP Darrent...

Just found out that my niece's boyfriend (he plays FB at Mesa State over in Grand Junction) knew one of the other people who was shot. He called my sister-in-law at 3AM to tell them the news. His friend, a girl, was a friend from high school and she was shot in the head. Apparently it didn't cause any brain damage and she's doing "ok". Her parents only know that it was a drive by shooting are are not aware of anything that led up to this.

Awful news!

[i4jelway7]

I hope the mnf'ers that did this rot in hell..... the game means nothing, his life was priceless... I think I'm about to cry

[RhymesayersDU]

I couldn't read through the whole thread... But this is incredibly sad.

RIP DWill.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Oh My God.

[Man-Goblin]

Wow, sad, sad news. My condolensces to Darrents family and friends...

[Darkdoc]

God Bless and comfort the William's family.

[footstepsfrom#27]

I'm numb...I can't believe this. How horrible.

I remember when he got stopped last year down here in East Fort Worth in a very bad neighborhood that's noted for drugs and crime with weed in his car. I thought at the time he was living dangerously. I hope this had nothing to do with something like that.

This is a horrible New Years day. The game suddenly seems insignificant.

[heydensmom]

On cold pizza it was confirmed Javon was in the limo

[watermock]

Hopefully Javon isn't seriously injured. Crappiest New Years Eve...ever. We need a groundhog day.

[footstepsfrom#27]

I'm numb...I can't believe this. How horrible.

I remember when he got stopped last year down here in East Fort Worth in a very bad neighborhood that's noted for drugs and crime with weed in his car. I thought at the time he was living dangerously. I hope this had nothing to do with something like that.

This is a horrible New Years day. The game suddenly seems insignificant.

[Willynowei]

Yeah that's the idea! Give him free room and board for the rest of his life on my dime for killing people. That's unreasonable. IMO it really isn't two wrongs. It's 1 wrong, and 1 correction.

Agreed for once. If the evidence is sufficient I just can't emphasize enough how much it pisses me off that some felon is living off my taxes.

And the freaking executions, painless? WHY? Why spend so much money? My money?

Hang them, or line them up over a bridge tied together and shoot one and have the rest fall over, or bury them alive. You treat humans the way they ought to be treated, but these things aren't human, their things. Just things. They don't deserve a burial they don't deserve anything, at all. This assumes of course the evidence is overwhelming.

As for Darrent, i can't get myself to write about something I'm still trying to make sense of.

[elsid13]

So walker has been shoot. Darn

[WhoIsJohnGalt]

What I liked about Darrent was his feisty-ness. Little guy with a big heart.

he was a good ballplayer who gave it his all and was still learning to play the position at the NFL level. he showed all of us his play-making capabilities, even when he was having a rough game. he's going to be missed on the 2007 roster. i imagine for his teammates, friends, and family, his loss is going hurt for a long time.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

I'm just absolutely heartbroken. A 24 year old kid with the world by the tail, and he's gone just like that.

[JimmyFocus]

Fox31 reporter Josina Anderson said she talked to Javon's stepfather and he said he was ok

[DenverBrit]

What a tragic loss this is.
My condolences to his family, friends and the Broncos organization.

[long beach bronco]

Huh? Ahhhh Man, no way, (crying) :(

[Drunk Monkey]

RIP Darrent, this is a bad way to start 07. My prayers go out to his family.

[long beach bronco]

I don't believe it.

[SoDak Bronco]

Wow, this is so sad, we loved your spirit and heart. RIP D Will. Man, I cannot believe this. Thanks for the memories DWILL, you won't be forgotten.

[coryt]

My sincerest condolences Bronco fans. This is horrible news!

[XXXII&III]

LIke everyone else, I'm in complete shock. For this to happen to such a talented kid with a future as bright as his is just tragic. I can't even imagine what is going through his mom's mind right now as she makes her way to Denver ... my heart goes out to her. RIP Darrent.

[Sideburn]

RIP Dwill,

I'm in such a state of shock right now. Prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends. Huge loss for not only us Broncos, but the NFL and human race aswell. Fvck this sucks.

[The Lone Bolt]

My condolences Bronco fans. Senseless and tragic loss. I'm stunned.

[BigPlayShay]

Rest in Peace Darrent.

He has 2 little kids and I feel horrible for them.

[BCWhitt]

Such tragic news to wake up to. RIP D-Will. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

[55CrushEm]

Yes, Fox reporter on Cold Pizza said that she talked to a Bronco that heard that Javon Walker was "indeed in the limo" with D-Will.

Was Javon the "other" man that was shot? Or is Javon OK ??

[400HZ]

Horrible news

[wabbit]

I am very sorry to break this story on the Mane.

Early this morning, 2nd year prominsing Bronco CB Darrent Williams was killed in Downtown Denver by a drive-by shooting.

Details remains pretty sketchy, but a media spokesman for the team said the staff had been informed and was 'in complete shock'.

This is not a joke folks, but I am sorry to have to tell you about it.

[Northman]

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=51549

[zdoor]

Just saw it on the post. Can't believe it.

Prayers to his Family.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Yes, Fox reporter on Cold Pizza said that she talked to a Bronco that heard that Javon Walker was "indeed in the limo" with D-Will.

Was Javon the "other" man that was shot? Or is Javon OK ??
I heard that too. There were several people in the limo. I'm thinking they had a limo to be responsible enough not to drink and drive. Is Denver TV reporting anything on the others?

[phibacka31]

RIP Darrent. OMG you were one of my fav players. Prayers for his family and friend. Darrent I'll always remember you

[ksBRONCOfan]

Man this sucks...

I've on this thread for almost two hours now. I'm afraid to leave since its running slow. I keep reading the same story posted on different sites over and over again hoping for some new information. I can't help but think that this was a disgruntled fan.

[long beach bronco]

I still don't believe it.

[DarkHorse]

Oh my God this is sickening - my stomach is turning.

[Nuggets4]

RIP Darrent.

[NaptownChief]

Wow, just wow. What a horrible senseless thing to have happen. We can only hope they catch the low life POS that did this and drag their ass through the street.

Definitely puts things in perspective. A few hours ago many probably thought losing a home game to knock yourselves out of the playoffs and handing the spot to your division rival was as bad as it gets...and then you find out a little later it really means nothing in the big picture.


Best wishes to his friends and family in working through this.

[SDChiefsfan]

Wow. What a tragedy. . :nono:

RIP, Mr. Williams. God bless your family.



May justice come quickly to the thugs responsible for this. :cuss:

[Cochise]

Man, this is horrible. I'll never understand what motivates people to do things like this.

It reminds you of what is important - you can't change yesterday, and there's no guarantee you are going to get a tomorrow, so you have to live today.

RIP

[JimmyFocus]

The Denver Police now saying that up to 16 people were in the limo including one other Denver Broncos player

[CRodney77]

One Chiefs fan's sincere condolences to Broncos fans here and around the world and, more importantly, to Darrent Williams' family and friends.

[Slag02]

My Prayers and condolences for this atrocious incident.


May he find eternal peace

[Siberian Khatru]

Nothing to add other than more heartfelt condolences from another Chiefs fan.

Got up at 9:30 this morning, logged on to Chiefs Planet and saw the news. Hit me like a punch in the gut, as if it were one of our players.

Chiefs Nation mourns with you.

[Rock Chalk]

This is a fine ****ty ****ed up way to start my new year.

[XXXII&III]

KUSA reports there were 16 people in the limo (including Walker).

[Ali Chi3fs]

Nucking Futs, Im sorry to hear this news.

Williams had a lot of potential. I hope it wasnt a fan who was upset with his play... that is just ridiculous.

As much as we hate each other as rivals, we are still all fans of the NFL, and losing one of your own players is hard. It still hurts Chiefs fans with Derrick Thomas.

Man, how senseless. I'm Sorry bronco Nation. Damn.

Much love...

[Sassy]

I'm stunned, devestated and feel just sick...I woke up to find the news on my computer from my niece on messenger. How can we feel so incredibly sad about someone we never knew...but yet we did know him. He came into our living rooms every Sunday. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family Darrent. Thanks for the memories. We'll miss you!

[rodr88]

RIP Darrent, may the Lord grant your family peace during this horrible time. You will be missed.

[BlaK-Argentina]

I can't believe this. I don't even know what to say.

Rest in peace D-Will. You'll be missed.

Yesterday's game means NOTHING today.

[Ratboy]

I have never been so shocked and depressed in my life. The Broncos Community have lost a great player with tons of heart. Darrent Williams was a playmaker and could have been very good.

We all miss you Darrent.

R.I.P.

[stoxman]

Like all of you...I'm totally stunned. Have no idea what to type...I'm just typing. Kind of reminds me of the Derrick Thomas thing...stunned. My right eye is leaking as I type this and I'm man enough to admit that.

Nothing about football matters....out of the playoffs or not..I agree with earlier poster...let's refrain from the standard bitching/meltdown/blamegame for a period of time in honor of our fallen CB.

Stox

[BroncoMatt]

I am getting real tired of hearing about this bad things happen at 2am, why don't these athletes ever learn crap I keep hearing on the news. It was New Years Eve, if ever a time to be out late that is it. And add to the fact that he was in a limo shows that he made plans to be responsible and not drink and drive. Whoever did this is the a sshole, not D-Will.

[TexanBob]

It's just horrible news. It's numbing. What an awful way to go out the last day of your life.

Whoever did this is going to catch hell. They'll deserve it.

[carlsbad_bolt_fan]

From all of us in Charger land, we are shocked & saddened by this. Williams had all the makings of one scary CB.

Just can't believe something like this could happen to ANYONE.

Peace for 2007.

[Alkazar]

This is Alkazar,
Once you find out who the other people are that got injured please e-mail back and let me know.Yes that was shooking once i seen it on the T.V.Screen this morning.Please also keep us up to date on the injured ones that was shoot.
Alkazar

[F**kOakland]

Rest in peace D-will

[Alkazar]

Look forward on hearing back from you once you find out any information about the others that was injured.
Alkazar

[55CrushEm]

I'm stunned, devestated and feel just sick...I woke up to find the news on my computer from my niece on messenger. How can we feel so incredibly sad about someone we never knew...but yet we did know him. He came into our living rooms every Sunday. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family Darrent. Thanks for the memories. We'll miss you!

True....albeit only a little bit....we DID know Darrent Williams. Getting teary eyed (again).....

[Alkazar]

Alkazar,
Look forward on hearing back from you once you find out any information about the others that was injured.
Alkazar

[theAPAOps5]

I can't believe it, I listened to his show on fan950 all the time and really liked his heart and confidence. I just can't believe that happened especially on a night where people should be out and celebrating. RIP Darrent Williams....

[footstepsfrom#27]

Any word if there were other Bronco playes in the Limo or just Walker? D-Will hung out with Tatum Bell down here last summer at the Brooklyn Jazz Cafe.

[cutthemdown]

Not a good start for the Broncos offseason. Talk about sad they blow playoffs and now a buddy has been killed. This is sad and I'm sure it wasn't Darrents fault but yet another example of how Blacks kill Blacks at an alarming rate. I'm just guessing this was A 2 bit (insert politically incorrect term) showing society what a bad ass gangmemeber they are. Until we stop Glorifying these thugs in videos and songs this is what we will get. Black culture has went from giving us Jazz to giving us killer like Snoop Dogg etc and it shows in the youth who grow up in it. Police need to go out and start shooting gangmembers every night until they are gone. We all know who they are. It's easy to find them!! They like to wear clothes and put tatoos that make them easy targets to find. I don't even need to read the story to find out the facts. We have heard the facts before so many times. The facts are this whole country has gone to hell.

[Ratboy]

I can honestly say i'm choked up. I've never lost someone in my family, but it certainly feels like i have now.

[DaFace]

What a crazy world we live in. This kinda sucks the joy out of the rest of yesterday's events for us Chiefs fans. :(

Condolences to all you Donkey fans and his family. RIP DW.

[footstepsfrom#27]

Not a good start for the Broncos offseason. Talk about sad they blow playoffs and now a buddy has been killed. This is sad and I'm sure it wasn't Darrents fault but yet another example of how Blacks kill Blacks at an alarming rate. I'm just guessing this was A 2 bit (insert politically incorrect term) showing society what a bad ass gangmemeber they are. Until we stop Glorifying these thugs in videos and songs this is what we will get. Black culture has went from giving us Jazz to giving us killer like Snoop Dogg etc and it shows in the youth who grow up in it. Police need to go out and start shooting gangmembers every night until they are gone. We all know who they are. It's easy to find them!! They like to wear clothes and put tatoos that make them easy targets to find. I don't even need to read the story to find out the facts. We have heard the facts before so many times. The facts are this whole country has gone to hell.
Good God nobody even knows who did it yet.

[BroncoBen]

I am shocked to hear about this ... it's a horrible way to start off the new year. It just doesn't make sense.. why? You will be missed Darrent, God-bless.

[BroncoMatt]

Not a good start for the Broncos offseason. Talk about sad they blow playoffs and now a buddy has been killed. This is sad and I'm sure it wasn't Darrents fault but yet another example of how Blacks kill Blacks at an alarming rate. I'm just guessing this was A 2 bit (insert politically incorrect term) showing society what a bad ass gangmemeber they are. Until we stop Glorifying these thugs in videos and songs this is what we will get. Black culture has went from giving us Jazz to giving us killer like Snoop Dogg etc and it shows in the youth who grow up in it. Police need to go out and start shooting gangmembers every night until they are gone. We all know who they are. It's easy to find them!! They like to wear clothes and put tatoos that make them easy targets to find. I don't even need to read the story to find out the facts. We have heard the facts before so many times. The facts are this whole country has gone to hell.


That is the most ignorant and racist post I have read on this board probably ever. I feel even sicker now after reading it. But hey maybe all that black on black crime isn't so bad now is it? Maybe all those dumb ****gers will just kill each other off. You are a ***KKtard, eat crap.

[bpc]

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS. I'm speechless besides the fact that it was amazing to get to know you as well as well did D-Will. You will be missed on the field but more more off of it by your mother, your beautiful two kids, your family, your friends and by all the thousands of adoring fans that you probably never knew.

And now a moment of silence, let us pray
And as you journey into outerspace
may the angels help to lead the way
shine up on your soul to keep you safe
And all the friends that have passed away
Let them greet you as you pass the gates
And as you headed to the tunnel's light
I hope it leads to eternal life

RIP Darrent Williams. We will miss you.

[F**kOakland]

Not a good start for the Broncos offseason. Talk about sad they blow playoffs and now a buddy has been killed. This is sad and I'm sure it wasn't Darrents fault but yet another example of how Blacks kill Blacks at an alarming rate. I'm just guessing this was A 2 bit (insert politically incorrect term) showing society what a bad ass gangmemeber they are. Until we stop Glorifying these thugs in videos and songs this is what we will get. Black culture has went from giving us Jazz to giving us killer like Snoop Dogg etc and it shows in the youth who grow up in it. Police need to go out and start shooting gangmembers every night until they are gone. We all know who they are. It's easy to find them!! They like to wear clothes and put tatoos that make them easy targets to find. I don't even need to read the story to find out the facts. We have heard the facts before so many times. The facts are this whole country has gone to hell.

The "Black culture"???...... violence.... that market is cornered by the Europeans I think... get a life!



huh??? let's try to be a little more...i don't know human....WTF!

[footstepsfrom#27]

That is the most ignorant and racist post I have read on this board probably ever. I feel even sicker now after reading it. But hey maybe all that black on black crime isn't so bad now is it? Maybe all those dumb ****gers will just kill each other off. You are a ****Ktard, eat crap.
Yeah, I feel like I need to take a shower now.

[stoxman]

Tatum was just quoted on KOA saying he understood there was an altercation at the club and he didn't believe DWILL had anything to do with it--wrong place, wrong time. They were close being college teammates...we do know that he is OK. The report continued to speculate that JWalk was indeed in that limo....WE NEED SOME CONFIRMATION!

[Sassy]

No kidding!

[AZBroncomaniac]

Unbelievable. Didn't comprehend what I saw this morning on ESPN's information banner. Sickening as hell. Totally useless, totally classless, totally absurd. When will the BS ever end.

God be with you Darrent, rest in peace. Prayers go out to all family and friends.

[Bronco LB 59]

I am overwhelmed with sadness. Somebody tell me this is all a bad dream:(

[footstepsfrom#27]

D-Will was from down here in Dallas...and Thomas Herron who died last year after the Broncos-Niners game was from Fort Worth.

Are the local Denver news stations reporting anything more on who else was in the Limo? You'd think they'd have that information by now.

[elsid13]

Evidently Walker is ok- minor injuries for other two hurt.

Link: http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=ddbae1db-0abe-421a-0000-ccc74fa58796&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf

[-Slap-]

Apparently, the cowards opened fire on a woman, too.

24 years old and the world at his feet and now he's gone. What an incredible waste.

There's a sickness that's overtaken this country and there doesn't seem to be any way to stop it. 20 or 30 years ago, men would have a dispute over some stupid thing and they settled things with their fists. Now they run for their guns and don't even care who gets in the way when they fire.

24 years old.

God help us all.

Rest in peace, Darrent. You will be missed.

http://img472.imageshack.us/img472/623/rac20room1mc0.jpg

[The Moops]

I got to interview Darrent after the Raiders games this year and found him to be a funny, engaging young man. He made himself available to every media person. Even though he played a fine game all he could talk about was how great it was to play with Champ Bailey and to be a part of the Broncos defense.

He was a bright young star on a veteran defense. A tragic loss. He will be missed.

[elsid13]

Evidently Walker is ok- minor injuries for other two hurt.

Link: http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=ddbae1db-0abe-421a-0000-ccc74fa58796&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf

[REB]

WOW! Unbelievable. Rest in Peace DWill...and God be with your family.

[PatsWin2002]

I'm horrifed....absolutely horrified. What the hell is wrong with people? Condolences to the families and the Broncos organization.

Has Wabbit posted on this yet? He may be the only one with more info than what I've seen so far.

[Ratboy]

I've been trying to hold back my emotions and not cry, but Darrent Williams was a tough player and i loved watching him play, It's a sad day for all.

[Broncofan_H]

Truly sad, and you have to feel for his children (Darius age 7, Jaelyn age 4.).

It's a shame that someone so young and so full of life (you could tell on the field how much energy he had) is gone.

Rest In Peace, Darrent. We will miss you.

[youcandoit1687]

CUTTHEMDOWN, you oughta be ashamed of yourself. its tragic that you are uneducated and make stupid assumptions and generalizations. its people like you that make this world the horrible place it sometimes is. People like YOU are who commit crimes like this resulting in deaths. darrent had just talked about his intent to go back to Dallas and talk to kids about staying away from gangs and a bad lifestyle. its embarassing and degrading to the human race to know that people like you are making uneducated, racist, idiotic assumptions.


RIP DWill, your true fans, as well as your friends and family, will surely miss you. You were a ton of fun to watch and read about. Rest in Peace and prayers be with all who were touched by you.

[ant1999e]

R.I.P. Darrent.

[broncolife]

I really thought he would be a great Cb once we got our D-line intact. RIP Darrent. We will miss you.

[smalltowngrll]

I'm just speachless at the moment!

This is a sad day for our Broncos!!

And, no matter what "lifestyle" anyone lives....NOONE deserves to die because it!!

This man is part of our Broncos family....We meet with him every week.

Wow, just wow.

[Riddi]

This is horrible news. I just woke up from a great New Years Eve party to this sickening news. Horrible, Horrible way to start the new year. God Bless You D-will....I will miss you!

[long beach bronco]

This is a bunch of crap, i cannot believe this. These punks who killed DWill need to be caught as fast as possible. A great kid with a lot talent is gone, all because of a bunch of coward thugs. If that limo had 16 people in it, i'm shocked no one else got killed but one person. This was not a random act, our players were targeted, the killers knew who was riding in that limo. Unfreakingbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gunns]

OMG! Just got up and my son told me. I'm just in shock. I am so sick of these shootings. So many good, young people lost senselessly. And now Darrent, I'm just devastated. Thankfully his mother is already there for him and didn't have to get this horrible news.

Thank you Darrent and RIP.

[long beach bronco]

This is a bunch of crap, i cannot believe this. These punks who killed DWill need to be caught as fast as possible. A great kid with a lot of talent is gone, all because of a bunch of coward thugs. If that limo had 16 people in it, i'm shocked no one else got killed but one person. This was not a random act, our players were targeted, the killers knew who was riding in that limo. Unfreakingbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Adam]

Very sad. Best wishes to his family and friends, and to all Bronco fans as well.

[Hulamau]

This is simply UNBELIEVABLE,... but SADLY all too familiar these days. I wonder if it was the same gang that shot Joey Porter in the Ass a couple years ago in Denver? Something is rotten in Denmark thats for sure!!

Actually I'm glad we lost the game yesterday now. It would be too painful for everyone to go through a week of build up with all this hanging over everything. Now all his buddies on the team can mourn properly and support his family or whatever.

[XXXshogunXXX]

man that is horrible... there are some sick fcks out there.

RIP Darrent Williams

[orange crusher]

What horrible news! Yesterday's game felt like the end of the world at the time. Now, it means very little. Tragedies like this remind us that it is only a game. Rest in peace DWill.

[Cito Pelon]

RIP, Darrent Williams. My best wishes to his family & friends.

[-Slap-]

Rest in Peace Darrent.

He has 2 little kids and I feel horrible for them.

Ah, man, I didn't think I could feel any worse right now.......:(

[TheChamp24]

I have been mulling over this, can't believe it. Like someone said, you watch the Broncos, and feel like you are "friends" with them with how much you know them. I just can't believe someone did this.
Darrent was a good young kid who had a promising future. From your family to your friends to the entire Denver Broncos organization and fan base, you will be missed.
RIP Darrent Williams

[Dendave]

wow, I just finished watching the game from last night (was out, so avoided all access to news sources) log on to see what the people on the Mane were saying about the loss and I get this...what a double whammy...condolences to Dwills family and the Bronco family, players, staff and fans...

[7 4ever]

Wow, RIP D-Will, my prayers are with his family and friends.

[Jason in LA]

I'm totally shocked. Prayers go out to him and his family.

A lot of us got on him this year, but he had great heart, and he gave 100%. He had the makings of a very good CB. He had that cocky attitude that a CB needs to have. He had a short memory. He'd always come back and make a great play.

[stormbringer]

Hey Guys (and Gals),

Charger fan here, but fan of life everywhere else.

Just wanted to wish my condolences to the Darrent Williams family, the Denver Broncos organization and finally all of you.

What a lousy way to start a new year. This sucks...

sb

[Florida_Bronco]

Ah, man, I didn't think I could feel any worse right now.......:(

I feel very sad for his kids, he seemed like he would have been a great dad.

[long beach bronco]

The killers knew broncos were in that limo and targeted them, these punks need to be hanged. What a tragic loss.

[Sassy]

I'm totally shocked. Prayers go out to him and his family.

A lot of his got on him this year, but he had great heart, and he gave 100%. He had the makings of a very good CB. He had that cocky attitude that a CB needs to have. He had a short memory. He'd always come back and make a great play.

Exactly Jason! I was even getting on his case yesterday and saying how much I "hate" DWill...it wasn't hating on Darrent...it was hating the "mistake"...He had a lot of talent and heart and was only getting better.

[Fusionfrontman]

Horrible news, like someone said, watching this team every sunday makes you feel like you are friends with them because you know them so well. There is life outside football, and this is a horrible reality of it.
My deepest condolenscens go out to the Williams family
RIP Darrent Williams

[DeusExShanahan]

I have been mulling over this, can't believe it. Like someone said, you watch the Broncos, and feel like you are "friends" with them with how much you know them. I just can't believe someone did this.
Darrent was a good young kid who had a promising future. From your family to your friends to the entire Denver Broncos organization and fan base, you will be missed.
RIP Darrent Williams

That is my problem right now, I felt like I knew him. Does anyone remember last year how promising he was. He was so exciting to watch. Yes he had some growing pains but so what. His smile was infectious and I am really gonna miss him.

[ludo21]

Wake up to this kind of news sucks!!

Especially after last night....man football means nothing right now.

Prayers sent to DW's kids and family.

Anyone hear who else was in the limo? I heard Javon?

[long beach bronco]

At least 16 people were in the limo, the killers knew broncos were in there and targeted them.

[El Guapo]

What a tragedy.

RIP Darrent Williams. You will not only be missed as a football player, but as an individual.

[GonzoLays]

Even though I didn't know you, I felt like I knew you.

RIP DARRENT WILLIAMS

[bmanhas]

This is un f'n believable, such a good kid, taken so senslessly.

I'm just in shock right now to wake up to this news.

RIP DWill

[TexanBob]

The killers knew broncos were in that limo and targeted them, these punks need to be hanged.

We don't know if the shooters knew who they were. It was a rented limo. I doubt it had "Denver Broncos" or "Football Players On Board" labelled anywhere on it. My guess is that it was punks with too much alcohol/drugs in their system got pissed over something and opened fire. 16 people in a limo is quite a crowd. A sane person is not going to mess with that, much less try to single out the football players.

Channel 9 (I believe) is reporting that there were 16 people in the limo, that only three were shot, two men and one woman. One, Darrent Williams, died. The other two, a male and a female, were also shot but not life-threatening injuries. Javon Walker was in the limo but was NOT shot.

It sucks that this happened but let's not make it worse by saying things irresponsibly.

[Goobzilla]

This just sucks. Yesterday's game is meaningless in the big picture of things. Maybe I'll feel like talking about football tomorrow, but not right now. Condolences to the entire family.

[wabbit]

This is a terrible tragedy, and it may be about to become more complicated.

From what I've been able to learn, witnesses are telling police at least one of the shooters...and/or the shooter himself...is caucasian, not black.

[Boltergeist]

Very sad....Condolences to the Bronco Nation and to DW's family. I can't believe this chit. On behalf of all Chargers fans, we are very sorry about this (I'm sure some have already chimed in). Totally senseless BS. This guy was talented and a big loss to the league.

[RunByDesign]

Rest in peace, Darrent.

[Kaylore]

I feel terrible. I don't even care about football or missing the playoffs now. My God bless his family.

[kelinsky1]

RIP Darrent.
What a senseless waste.
Prayers to your family.