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Current, Former USC Players Mourn The Loss Of Joe McKnight On Twitter
The Trojan Family mourned the loss of Joe McKnight after the former USC running back was tragically killed Thursday afternoon.
Hearts are heavy in Troy today.
Former USC running back Joe McKnight was shot and killed in an apparent road-rage incident in a suburb of New Orleans on Thursday afternoon, sending the Trojan Family and sports community at large into mourning.
McKnight, who starred at USC before spending time in the NFL with the Jets and the Chiefs, had just landed on his feet in the Canadian Football League when this tragedy struck. He was 28.
Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu broke the news on Twitter, opening the floodgates for a wave of tears, prayers, memories and thoughts for the slain Trojan.
Damn RIP Joe McKnight. Killed in his own city, #504Boys4Life
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) December 1, 2016
RIP Joe pic.twitter.com/lpDjfNb128
— Brian Cushing (@briancushing56) December 1, 2016
Stunned and heartbroken to hear of the murder of my former teammate Joe McKnight.. My heart goes out to his loved ones, you will be missed! https://t.co/1gTF4RayNL
— Matthew Barkley (@MattBarkley) December 1, 2016
Senseless act of violence that took the life of former USC teammate Joe McKnight. An amazing talent and solid teammate.#FightOnForever #RIP
— Alex Parsons (@A_Parsons67) December 1, 2016
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This one hurts I can’t believe it, there’s some sick ppl in this world R.I.P Joe McKnight we’ll love you forever my brother! 4✌🏾️ pic.twitter.com/BGoOMTXcBJ
— Marc Tyler (@M_Tyler26) December 1, 2016
I was literally in the room when he said that💯😥👼🏼 rest easy family 💉 pic.twitter.com/KeDUnavcgl
— 〽️IAMI PIE #️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ (@youngpie_1) December 1, 2016
Wow, this hurts.. One of the many Trojans I looked up to as a kid. Rest In Paradise Joe McKnight #FightOnForever
— Scott Felix (@KingFelix47) December 1, 2016
Damn RIP Joe McKnight. In his own city… WOW #SoCrazy! Praying for his family 🙏.
— Hayes Pullard lll (@HayesPullard) December 1, 2016
Damn, Rest In Peace Joe. pic.twitter.com/fX9Qh4lEVZ
— Silas Redd Jr. (@ThirdEyeSi_) December 1, 2016
Sorry to hear about the news of one of USC greats Joe McKnight that’s a very tragic way to leave Us #RIPKnight #FightOnForever
— Biggie (@iman_marshall8) December 1, 2016
Smh RIP @OfficialJoeJet
— GBOW (@Gerald_Bowman) December 1, 2016
Life is too short, Fight On and RIP TO JOE pic.twitter.com/cEyo4YUQqE
— Antwaun Woods Sr. (@AntwaunWoods_) December 1, 2016
Prayers to the McKnight fam. RIP Joe. You will be missed brotha. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. #TrojanFam
— Shane Horton (@Darth_ShaneO) December 1, 2016
R.I.P Joe McKnight 🙏🏾 #trojanfamily
— ced (@ware_ced) December 1, 2016
Its a crazy world out here.. Everyone be safe and spread love & positivity.. Sad sad news! #RIP Joe McKnight..
— Eric Wright (@EWrighteous21) December 1, 2016
#RIP to the big homie Joe McKnight ✌🏿️😢
— Demetrius Wright Jr (@TeamDWright24) December 1, 2016
RIP to my Trojan Brother Joe McKnight! #sad #FightOn pic.twitter.com/qKqvS0TWeJ
— Rodney Peete (@RodneyPeete9) December 1, 2016
RIP to a SC legend ! Joe McKnight 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/7pa3iaaBGN
— Adoree’ Jackson (@AdoreeKnows) December 1, 2016
Rest easy brother smh pic.twitter.com/TXfR6UUDeI
— Kevin Greene (@KevinGreene81) December 1, 2016
RIP Joe McKnight, a young father gone too soon. https://t.co/MW1rmWNo41
— Alex Holmes (@Trojan81) December 1, 2016
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