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College Football Player Passes Away After Shooting In North Carolina

A college football player in North Carolina has died after a shooting while at another University. Winston-Salem police have said the football player, who has been identified as Najee Ali…

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A college football player in North Carolina has died after a shooting while at another University.

Winston-Salem police have said the football player, who has been identified as Najee Ali Baker, 21, was shot on the campus of Wake Forest University.

Baker was a student at Winston-Salem State University.

Authorities who responded to the incident found Baker suffering from a gunshot wound. According to WNCN, he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he passed away from his injuries.

Police from both schools are still investigating what led up to the altercation. At this time, they do not have a suspect in custody.

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