Avanta E. Williams, a former football player for the Miami Hurricanes, was arrested on Monday and faces a second-degree murder charge, according to various reports.
Keshod Harris, aged 32, was shot multiple times in the chest at McCabe’s Bar in Florida early Saturday morning, and he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
Authorities were alerted to the shooting at approximately 1:30 AM on Saturday.
After the incident, the suspect reportedly fled the scene, prompting a thorough investigation.
Williams is currently being held at the Volusia County Jail.
Witness Stephanie Kirby, a bartender at McCabe that night, described the scene as chaotic, stating, “Everyone was running. It’s pretty scary when there’s a bullet flying and you don’t know where it’s going to land.”
The motive behind the altercation leading to the shooting is still unclear. Reports indicate that Harris had been talking to a friend just before the incident.
Williams played two seasons with the Miami Hurricanes and one season with the Maryland Terrapins, primarily as a freshman.
This incident marks another legal trouble for Williams, who was previously charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery in 2021 in connection with an incident involving a pregnant woman.
Once a standout recruit, he was ranked as the 45th best player in the country for the class of 2020 and was the second-best safety nationwide.
During the 2021 season at Miami, Williams recorded 18 tackles and one interception.
After transferring to Maryland, he played in only four games, totaling three tackles.
