Former NFL Linebacker Antonio Armstrong and Wife Killed by Teenage Son

Fromer NFL linebacker, Antonio Armstrong and his wife, Dawn, were shot and killed by their 16-year-old son. The son is being charged as a juvenile and currently being investigated by the police. The Armstrong's other children were in the home, but they were not injured.

"This was an outstanding family," Houston police homicide investigator Jimmy Dodson said according to NBC News. "He was an associate pastor in the area church. He's a great guy. The mother was apparently a great mother, according to family members."

Antonio was pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Hospital from a gunshot wound to the head. Dawn was pronounced dead at the scene. Both were found in the family home.

Antonio had played football for the Miami Dolphins. Before turning pro, he was a star at Texas A&M from 1991-1994. He was a part of the famous "Wrecking Crew" defense line and was named the Associated Press All-America linebacker in 1994.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Antonio Armstrong and his family, his old teammates and the entire Aggie family. Our strength coach Larry Jackson was a teammate of Antonio's and thought the world of him," Texas A&M said in a statement. "This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts are broken."

Originally published on Womanista.