Sep. 09, 2024 09:59 AM EST

Former Clemson Receiver Overton Shot And Killed At A Party In Greensboro, Sheriff's Department Says

FILE - Clemson's Diondre Overton runs drills during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Wake Fores, Nov. 16, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File) Richard Shiro, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FILE - Clemson's Diondre Overton runs drills during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Wake Fores, Nov. 16, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney stops to pay his respects to former Clemson player Diondre Overton while walking to the stadium before an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton was shot and killed at a party in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Department.

A release from the agency said the 26-year-old Overton was found by deputies responding to a loud noise disturbance from a party.

Despite medical aid, the department said Overton was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff's department said an open homicide investigation is ongoing.

Overton was a Greensboro native who played at Clemson from 2016-19 and was part of two national championship teams. He played in 51 games, making 52 catches for 777 yards and seven touchdowns.

“So senseless and just a beautiful, young life cut short at 26,” coach Dabo Swinney said Saturday night after the Tigers beat Appalachian State. “But man, I love DeAndre Overton.”

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