Former USC running back Joe McKnight died Thursday afternoon in a shooting in Terrytown, La., according to authorities from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. McKnight was 28.
A spokesperson described the shooting as “possible road rage.” It occurred at 2:43 p.m. local time at an intersection at Berman Highway and Holmes Boulevard in Terrytown, a New Orleans suburb 18 miles east of McKnight’s hometown of Kenner.
The suspect, Ronald Gasser, 54, was later taken into custody.
McKnight, a one-time five-star recruit who drew comparisons to Reggie Bush, played for USC for three seasons. He ran for 1,014 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior in 2009, before he bypassed his senior season to enter the NFL draft.