Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A suspect in the tragic death of former NFL player Antonio Dennard has been apprehended in Brooklyn, New York this week. Jose Pizzaro was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Tuesday in the 700 block of Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, authorities revealed on social media. Pizzaro is believed to be responsible for the fatal shooting of Dennard outside Legends Bar and Restaurant in Reading, Berks County, on October 16, 2022.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, on the night of the shooting, a gunshot victim was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim was later identified as 32-year-old Antonio Dennard, who had previously played for teams such as the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants. Authorities ruled Dennard’s death as a homicide, and Pizzaro was identified as a suspect after his fingerprints were found on Dennard’s car parked outside the bar.
Charges Against the Suspect
Jose Pizzaro is facing charges of first- and third-degree murder, as well as aggravated assault in connection with Dennard’s death. Dennard, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2012 after leaving Langston University, had a brief stint with the New York Giants before joining the Green Bay Packers practice squad. He also played for the Arizona Rattlers in the Arena Football League.
Conclusion
The arrest of Jose Pizzaro in Brooklyn brings some closure to the tragic loss of Antonio Dennard, a talented athlete whose promising career was cut short by senseless violence. The authorities have acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice for his alleged involvement in this heinous crime.
.
