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Former Michigan State Forward Adreian Payne Dead At 31 In Florida Shooting

Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne was shot and killed early Monday morning in Orlando, Florida. He was 31.

The fatal shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of Egret Shores Drive.

Payne was found with a gunshot wound and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The alleged shooter, 29-year-old Lawrence Dority, stayed at the scene and was arrested on a warrant for first-degree murder. He was taken to Orange County jail.

Minnesota Timberwolves Adreian Payne plays against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, in Minneapolis. (Photo: Jim Mone via Associated Press)
Minnesota Timberwolves Adreian Payne plays against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov.