Police have announced that former American football star Diondre Overton was shot dead in North Carolina early Saturday morning.
Overton played as a wide receiver for the team from 2016 to 2019 and won two national championships, catching 52 passes for 777 yards in his career.
The Guildford County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Saturday afternoon that read: “Sheriff Danny H. Rogers reports that on September 7, 2024 at approximately 2:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call of a loud party and noise disturbance at 3205 Spring Mill Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.
‘While responding to the scene of the incident, officers received updated information that a shooting had occurred at that location.
‘Upon arrival, officers located the shooting victim and identified him as 26-year-old Diondre Overton. Despite immediate medical attention, Mr. Overton was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tributes are pouring in for Diondre Overton after his tragic death at just 26
“The investigation suggests that this incident is an isolated one. It remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation.
“Anyone with information or who was at the party is encouraged to contact Detective J. Robertson at 336-641-5969. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.”
The football team announced the tragic news on Saturday ahead of their game against Appalachian State, writing: ‘Clemson Football and the entire Clemson family are saddened to hear of the passing of Clemson alumnus Diondre Overton.
“Our thoughts are with his friends and family.”
