{"id":1076995,"date":"2021-12-02T14:44:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T19:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1076995"},"modified":"2021-12-02T14:44:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T19:44:40","slug":"former-ucf-running-back-shot-and-killed-father-charged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-ucf-running-back-shot-and-killed-father-charged\/","title":{"rendered":"Former UCF Running Back Shot And Killed, Father Charged"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-ucf-running-back-shot-and-killed-father-charged%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1076995&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A former University of Central Florida football player, Otis Anderson Jr., was shot and killed Monday night in Jacksonville, Florida, and his father, Otis Anderson Sr., has been charged with first-degree murder of his son and first-degree attempted murder of his wife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Anderson Jr. was shot in the chest Monday night and was pronounced dead at the hospital.&nbsp; The shooting occurred following an argument over a dog belonging to Anderson Jr.\u2019s girlfriend, which allegedly bit Anderson Sr. according to police.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have now confirmed and are devastated to hear of the passing of Otis Anderson Jr.,\u201d UCF Athletics <a href=\"https:\/\/ucfknights.com\/news\/2021\/11\/30\/football-otis-anderson-jr-1998-2021.aspx\">wrote<\/a> in a statement. \u201cHe was revered by his teammates, our fans, and everyone within Knight Nation. Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who loved Otis. He was taken too soon and will truly be missed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Denise Anderson, the mother of Anderson Jr. and wife of Anderson Sr., was taken to the hospital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/sports\/ucf-knights\/os-sp-ucf-football-otis-anderson-killed-20211130-cldpq4d2encyxdsje7zgyn3oem-story.html\">with<\/a> \u201cmultiple graze wounds.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Anderson Jr. played for UCF football from 2017-2020, rushing for 2182 yards in his career. In his junior season, Anderson Jr. carried the ball 113 times for 726 yards and five touchdowns. Anderson Jr. also had 1025 yards receiving and nine touchdowns in his career. He went undrafted following his time at UCF, but spent time with the LA Rams during 2021 training camp and began the season on the practice squad before being released on September 20th.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Rams are saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of Otis Anderson Jr. Our sincere condolences are with his family during this very difficult time,\u201d the Rams posted to social media. \u201cRest In Peace, Otis.\u201d<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Rams are saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of Otis Anderson Jr. Our sincere condolences are with his family during this very difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Rest In Peace, Otis. \ud83d\ude4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/riYTep6VLw\">pic.twitter.com\/riYTep6VLw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RamsNFL\/status\/1465789819552878593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke about Anderson Jr.\u2019s time with the Rams.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust being around him, he had just such a bright smile,\u201d McVay said. \u201cHe was always so engaged, had a good look in his eye. He was such a joy to be around. Such a shame. Unfortunately it just gives you such a perspective. I think about some of the things that I really get upset about and then you really think about all the different blessings. It was great to be able to be around him. Terribly sorry for him and all the people affected by that and they\u2019re in our thoughts and prayers. Loved being around Otis and he was a real joy to be around.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;Former UCF head coach Josh Heupel \u2014 who coached Anderson Jr. for three seasons, expressed his condolences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaddened and stunned by the passing of Otis Anderson Jr. Tough and gritty, fun and full of laughter, he made such a positive impact on our university, community, and our locker room,\u201d Heupel said. \u201cHe was an unbelievable teammate. My condolences go out to the entire UCF family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Saddened and stunned by the passing of Otis Anderson Jr. Tough and gritty, fun and full of laughter, he made such a positive impact on our university, community, and our locker room. He was an unbelievable teammate. My condolences go out to the entire UCF family. \ud83d\ude4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ehG9JyoL5Q\">pic.twitter.com\/ehG9JyoL5Q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Josh Heupel (@coachjoshheupel) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coachjoshheupel\/status\/1465748417230127122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>During Anderson Jr.\u2019s time at UCF, the Golden Knights went 41-8, including going undefeated in his freshman season.<\/p>\n<p>Current Rams cornerback and four-time Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey also reacted on Twitter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRest in Heaven Otis. We gotta do better on this earth smh. Big prayers up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rest in Heaven Otis \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe <br \/>We gotta do better on this earth smh. Big prayers up \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jalenramsey\/status\/1465724689481801734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anderson Sr. is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 22. <\/p>\n<p>Joe Morgan is the Sports Reporter for The Daily Wire. Most recently, Morgan covered the Clippers, Lakers, and the NBA for Sporting News. Send your sports questions to sports@dailywire.com.<\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\">member<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A former University of Central Florida football player, Otis Anderson Jr., was shot and killed Monday night in Jacksonville, Florida, and his father, Otis Anderson Sr., has been charged with first-degree murder of his son and first-degree attempted murder of his wife.\u00a0Anderson Jr. was shot in the chest Monday night and was pronounced dead at the hospital.\u00a0 The shooting occurred following an argument over a dog belonging to Anderson Jr.\u2019s girlfriend, which allegedly bit Anderson Sr. according to police.\u00a0\u201cWe have now confirmed and are devastated to hear of the passing of Otis Anderson Jr.,\u201d UCF Athletics wrote in a statement. \u201cHe was revered by his teammates, our fans, and everyone within Knight Nation. Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who loved Otis. He was taken too soon and will truly be missed.\u201dDenise Anderson, the mother of Anderson Jr. and wife of Anderson Sr., was taken to the hospital with \u201cmultiple graze wounds.\u201d\u00a0Anderson Jr. played for UCF football from 2017-2020, rushing for 2182 yards in his career. In his junior season, Anderson Jr. carried the ball 113 times for 726 yards and five touchdowns. Anderson Jr. also had 1025 yards receiving and nine touchdowns in his career. He went undrafted following his time at UCF, but spent time with the LA Rams during 2021 training camp and began the season on the practice squad before being released on September 20th.\u00a0\u201cThe Rams are saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of Otis Anderson Jr. Our sincere condolences are with his family during this very difficult time,\u201d the Rams posted to social media. \u201cRest In Peace, Otis.\u201dThe Rams are saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of Otis Anderson Jr. Our sincere condolences are with his family during this very difficult time.Rest In Peace, Otis. \ud83d\ude4f pic.twitter.com\/riYTep6VLw\u2014 Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 30, 2021Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke about Anderson Jr.\u2019s time with the Rams.\u201cJust being around him, he had just such a bright smile,\u201d McVay said. \u201cHe was always so engaged, had a good look in his eye. He was such a joy to be around. Such a shame. Unfortunately it just gives you such a perspective. I think about some of the things that I really get upset about and then you really think about all the different blessings. It was great to be able to be around him. Terribly sorry for him and all the people affected by that and they\u2019re in our thoughts and prayers. Loved being around Otis and he was a real joy to be around.\u201d\u00a0Former UCF head coach Josh Heupel \u2014 who coached Anderson Jr. for three seasons, expressed his condolences.\u00a0\u201cSaddened and stunned by the passing of Otis Anderson Jr. Tough and gritty, fun and full of laughter, he made such a positive impact on our university, community, and our locker room,\u201d Heupel said. \u201cHe was an unbelievable teammate. My condolences go out to the entire UCF family.\u201dSaddened and stunned by the passing of Otis Anderson Jr. Tough and gritty, fun and full of laughter, he made such a positive impact on our university, community, and our locker room. He was an unbelievable teammate. My condolences go out to the entire UCF family. \ud83d\ude4f pic.twitter.com\/ehG9JyoL5Q\u2014 Josh Heupel (@coachjoshheupel) November 30, 2021During Anderson Jr.\u2019s time at UCF, the Golden Knights went 41-8, including going undefeated in his freshman season.Current Rams cornerback and four-time Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey also reacted on Twitter.\u00a0\u201cRest in Heaven Otis. We gotta do better on this earth smh. Big prayers up.\u201dRest in Heaven Otis \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe We gotta do better on this earth smh. Big prayers up \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\u2014 Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) November 30, 2021Anderson Sr. is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 22. Joe Morgan is the Sports Reporter for The Daily Wire. Most recently, Morgan covered the Clippers, Lakers, and the NBA for Sporting News. Send your sports questions to sports@dailywire.com.The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. 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