Reche Caldwell death: Former NFL WR killed in Florida after suspected 'targeted attack'

Former NFL wide receiver, Donald 'Reche' Caldwell was killed in his hometown Tampa, Florida on Saturday, June 6. news 'Reche Caldwell shot to death' was broke by TMZ, who reported Caldwell was shot in his leg and chest. He succumbed to his injuries in ambulance on way to hospital. 41-year-old played in NFL for seven seasons.

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Reche Caldwell death

Reche Caldwell's mor Deborah Caldwell told TMZ that he was getting rey to he out on a date with his girlfriend when incident occurred. 41-year-old was ambushed by a couple of people who jumped out of nearby bushes and tried to rob him, Caldwell's girlfriend told publication. name of his girlfriend remains under wraps as of w. 

report furr states Reche Caldwell was shot in leg and chest before somebody called 911. However, severity of his injuries meant he died before reaching hospital. 

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Reche Caldwell death: Who killed Reche Caldwell?

As of w, it remains a mystery as to who killed Reche Caldwell. According to multiple reports in United States, officials suspect that ambush of former Patriots star was t a random act and that he was "targetted" by men. As of w, police officers are working to develop les in case and are yet to determine conclusive details about suspects. Officials have asked  public for help.

Reche Caldwell death, Reche Caldwell NFL stats

An alumnus of University of Florida, Caldwell rose to fame after he led Gators to SEC Championship in 2000. He was a second-round pick in 2002 draft, having been drafted by San Diego Chargers (w LA Chargers). He spent three seasons with Chargers before playing for New England Patriots, Washington Redskins and St. Louis Rams (w LA Rams). He was Patriots' leing receiver during  2006 season with 760 yards - his only season in New England. 

In 71 career games,  Reche Caldwell NFL stats re 152 passes caught for 1,851 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Caldwell joined Rams ahe of 2008 season but was released during final pre-season roster cuts. As per reports, Caldwell and several or former NFL players were involved in filing false insurance claims for nearly. $4 million. Earlier this year, Caldwell pled guilty to one charge of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. He was supposed to be sentenced this month.

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