Former Augusta University basketball star Tyvez Monroe was shot and killed outside a Washington, DC train station on December 26. He was 27 years old.
Washington Post reported that surveillance footage shows Monroe speaking with Deonte Vondell Spicer, the man suspected of pulling the trigger, early that morning. After speaking, Monroe sat on a bench. The camera then caught Spicer pulling a gun from his waistband, pointing it at Monroe’s head and firing a single shot.
Police arrested Spicer and charged him with first-degree murder. So far the reason is unknown.
The Alexandria, Virginia, native was one of the highest-ranked players in Augusta University history. Tyrez Monroe finished his career 24th all-time in scoring, 7th in three-pointers, 17th in rebounds and 14th in assists. Monroe also helped the team win two Peach Belt Conference regular season titles and three conference tournament titles.
Tyves Monroe remembered as “brilliant” and kind
“As a head coach for 28 years, Tyvez is the first player I coached to pass away,” head coach Dip Metress said in a statement. “I remember watching him practice at Edison High School in Alexandria, Virginia, in December of his senior year, like it was yesterday. Tyvez is a four-board guy in our field; In other words, he is among the all-time leaders in points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers. “Tevez was a competitive guy.”
It was sad to wake up this morning to the news of the untimely passing of one of our Jaguar Family members, Tyvez Monroe. One of the most competitive players I have ever coached, left too soon. Once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar. Please keep his family in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/Q0DPS9uPYo
– Dip Meter (@DipMetress) December 27, 2023
Metro said Washington Post that Tyvez Monroe had planned to play professional basketball and planned to try in Europe. Instead, he returned to Virginia after graduating.
“He was your typical college kid,” Metress added. “His basketball career is over. He’s just trying to figure out what comes next.”
In addition to being a star on the court, Monroe was also a radio star and helped announce Augusta games.
“He delivered the comments in color,” said Dr. Bulla, chair of the University Communications Department, “He was brilliant, delivered his comments well, and always acted kindly. Overall, I felt lucky to have him as one of our Communication students. He did a good job in our Sports Communication course and was always respectful and had good ideas in our discussions about sports and the media. What happened to him in DC is more than a shock and is a terrible tragedy for his family. “Gun violence is a pandemic in our country, Tyvez did not have to become a statistic.”
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn