Donald Reche Caldwell Jr., a former NFL wide receiver, was shot and killed in Tampa, Florida, on June 6, 2020. He was 41 when he was ambushed in his front yard near North 36th Street and East Hanna Avenue just before leaving for a date; he suffered multiple gunshot wounds including to the leg and chest and died despite attempts to save him. His mother, Deborah Caldwell, said his last words were ’Tell everybody I love them.

Tampa Police described the killing as a targeted attack, though the exact motive remained unclear at the time of the initial investigation. In December 2020 two men, Darryl Sharpe and Michael Wolford, were arrested and charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, and related offenses; both pleaded not guilty and court proceedings were under way. The prosecution has alleged robbery as a motive while the defense has challenged aspects of the evidence.

If anyone knew Donald, witnessed the shooting, or has information about who brought him to the attention of the suspects, please share what is known.