Oklahoma football: Former Sooners D-lineman Du'Vonta Lampkin shot and killed at 25

The former Oklahoma defensive lineman was just 25.

Former Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Du'Vonta Lampkin was shot and killed this week in an incident that remains under investigation. He was 25.

Lampkin was shot in Dallas on Thursday night and died at the scene. Police announced that officers responded to a call the night before when a witness went to check on Lampkin because he was not answering phone calls.

Police found Lampkin lying on his back with a single gunshot wound.

An investigation has been opened, with police asking for information from the public.

Investigators say Lampkin was staying at a nearby rental property while waiting to move into a new apartment. Some of his belongings were missing at the scene.

Lampkin played defensive tackle at Oklahoma from 2015 to 2018. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans, but he failed to make the team's 53-man roster.

He finally played with the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League.

Oklahoma football responded to Lampkin's death, saying the Sooners family was "deeply saddened by the tragic passing."

The OU Football family is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former player Du'Vonta Lampkin. Du'Vonta was full of life and spirit, was a supportive teammate and a joy to be around. Our sincerest thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/hV8zEFawmO

— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) May 6, 2022

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