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Reche Caldwell killed: Former New England Patriots receiver likely was targeted (reports)

Reche Caldwell’s death Saturday does not appear to be a random act of violence.

The 41-year-old former receiver, who played for the New England Patriots, the San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins, was shot and killed Saturday in a story first reported by TMZ.

According to TMZ reports from Caldwell’s mother Deborah and girlfriend, Caldwell was emerging from his Tampa, Florida home after going inside to get a jacket.

“Reche’s GF says the former player was “ambushed” by a “couple of people” who jumped out of bushes trying to rob him.