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Danny Kelly Jr., a former professional boxer, was fatally shot in front of his girlfriend and their three young children while driving to visit family on Christmas Eve.
The 30-year-old was driving a pickup truck on St. Barnabas Road in Temple Hills, Maryland when another vehicle pulled up alongside and opened fire, according to Maryland police.
Kelly was declared dead at a local hospital.
Prince George County police are considering road rage as a possible factor as they search for the gunman.
“This is an absolutely heartbreaking loss for Mr. Kelly’s family and friends,’ said major crimes acting Major David Blazer on December 25.
“He is not home with his loved ones today on Christmas who are now mourning his loss instead of celebrating the holiday.”
Kelly, also known as Danny “Smooth” in the ring, was a professional heavyweight boxer from 2012 to 2019, with a record of 10 wins in 14 bouts, as listed on boxrec.com.
A family friend informed DailyMail that Kelly’s children, aged four to nine, are “traumatized” by the shooting.
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