Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The Arrest of Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Former Professional Football Player
A suspect in the tragic 2022 fatal shooting of a former professional football player outside of a motel and nightclub in Muhlenberg has been apprehended in Brooklyn, New York. Jose Daniel Pizarro, 26, was taken into custody inside an apartment building in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, according to Berks County detectives.
Identification of the Suspect
Jose Daniel Pizarro was identified as a suspect in October 2022 for the fatal shooting of Antonio Dennard, 32. An arrest warrant was issued for homicide and related charges in connection to the incident. Dennard, a former professional football player born in Chicago, was tragically shot in the parking lot of the Rodeway Inn and Legends Bar & Grill at 2545 N. Fifth St. Highway.
Victim’s Background
Antonio Dennard, a resident of Shillington, played football at Langston University in Oklahoma. He was signed as a cornerback to the practice squads of three NFL teams during the 2012-2014 seasons: the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, and Green Bay Packers. Dennard was pronounced dead by a trauma surgeon at Reading Hospital shortly after arriving at the emergency room on October 16 at around 3:15 a.m.
Arrest and Extradition
The arrest of Jose Daniel Pizarro was carried out by the United States Marshall’s fugitive task force in collaboration with members of the New York City Police Department. Pizarro was taken to the NYPD’s 120th Precinct for processing and is currently awaiting arraignment. Extradition proceedings have commenced to have Pizarro returned to Pennsylvania to face the charges against him.
This development marks a significant step forward in the investigation into the tragic death of Antonio Dennard. The authorities continue to work diligently to ensure that justice is served in this case.
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