LSU running back Trey Holley has spoken out since he was charged with second-degree murder following the Feb. 9 shooting at an apartment in Union Parish, Louisiana.
Holly is one of three suspects who turned themselves in to police and were arrested in connection with the incident in which a woman was punched three times and a man was shot in the leg. The Advocate reported that three gunmen fired multiple shots after an earlier altercation at the apartment complex.
According to ESPN, Holly was also charged with felonious criminal damage to property and unlawful use of a weapon.
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Trey Holly, 25, runs the ball as the LSU Tigers play the Army Black Knights at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in October. 21st, 2023. (Scott Close/USA Today Network)
Holly insisted on Facebook that she is “100% innocent” despite the charges.
“As you all know, I was recently arrested on three felony charges,” he wrote. “I have been falsely identified, accused and arrested. I am 100% innocent and those who know me know that this is not at all in my character. I have no involvement whatsoever in the incident. Not involved.”
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“I was at the home where the incident occurred. I was notified of the arrest warrant and wanted to fully cooperate, so I turned myself in. As the investigation is ongoing, I cannot divulge many details.”
“Dear fans, I’m sorry for the confusion, but you all know this isn’t me. I look forward to being better than ever and proving my innocence. To all the Real Ones, the end Thank you for being by my side until now.” During this difficult time, I got this, and my story will be told one day and become a legend. ”
Trey Holly, 25, runs the ball as the LSU Tigers play the Army Black Knights at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in October. 21st, 2023. (Scott Krause/USA Today Network Network)
LSU released a statement regarding Holley’s matter, saying he has been suspended indefinitely pending legal proceedings.
“We are aware that a student-athlete has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Union Parish,” the LSU statement read. “This student-athlete has been suspended indefinitely from all team activities in accordance with departmental policy. Out of respect for the judicial process, we will not be commenting further,” the school said in a statement.
Holley appeared in just three games during his freshman season in 2023, gaining 110 rushing yards on 11 carries, including a 67-yard touchdown against Army on Oct. 21. He gained 91 yards in the game and was named SEC Freshman of the Week.
Holley, a Louisiana native, broke the state’s rushing records and became the nation’s No. 4 ranked running back.
LSU Tigers running back Trey Holly (25) before the LSU Tigers vs. Grambling State Tigers game at Tiger Stadium on September 9, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (John Corduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Holley was being held on $512,000 bail, according to ESPN.
FOX News’ Ryan Mollick contributed to this report.
