Authorities have verified that one of the victims of the shooting that occurred on Sunday night in Charlottesville, Virginia, Madison, Wis., Was a former wide receiver from the University of Wisconsin (WMTV).
Devin Chandler, who moved to the University of Virginia during the previous season, was among the three members of the Cavaliers football team who lost their lives in the shooting incident that also caused injuries to two other individuals.
Chandler played four games for the Badgers during the 2020 season and was on the UW roster before transferring into the 2021 season.
“Chandler) had a enduring influence on his teammates, even after he departed UW, which is a testament to the kind of individual he was,” expressed interim head coach Jim Leonhard, honoring the former Badger wide receiver following the announcement of Chandler’s passing.
“He had a enduring influence on his colleagues, even after he departed from UW, which is a proof of the kind of individual he was.” In part, the UW interim head coach honored the former Badger wide receiver after receiving the news of Chandler’s passing.
He was a source of joy and his personality was contagious, stated the statement. Our team is saddened by the fact that he is hurting his family and himself. I would like to offer my condolences to his Virginia football family and his own family.
Leonhard continued, “He was a joy to be around and his personality was infectious.” I want to extend my condolences to his family and the Virginia football family. “Him hurting is our team.”
“(I)t is devastating and sorrowful that Devin’s youthful life was abruptly ended by aggression,” expressed UW Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh, characterizing the university’s sports department as “crushed” by the information of Chandler’s demise.
The department is providing assistance and counseling services for current student-athletes or staff members of the athletic department, and McIntosh would contribute in any way possible.
Wide receiver Lavel Davis, Jr., And linebacker D’Sean Perry were recognized as the two additional UVA football players deceased in the shooting. UVA President Jim Ryan declared that one of the two students who were harmed is in a critical state, while the other was in a satisfactory condition.
My heart is broken for all those who knew and loved the victims, as well as for their families. Ryan, who spoke about the shootings, appeared visibly strained this morning, grieving for the entire university community.