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Marshall DT Larry Aaron III Dies of Gunshot Wound from New Year's Day Shooting

Larry Aaron III, a sophomore defensive tackle at Marshall University, died Thursday at the age of 19.

Per Grant Taylor of the Herald Dispatch, Aaron died due to complications with his treatment after he was shot on Jan. 1.

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday offered his condolences to Aaron and his family on Twitter:

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.