Family members and close friends of former Ball State cornerback Eric Patterson have confirmed the 26-year-old was shot in his Florida home Saturday and died due to the injuries, according to Kavitha Surana and Tony Marrero of the Tampa Bay Times.
According to police, Patterson's roommate heard noises inside their residence shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday, and when he came out to the living area he found Patterson on his back and an unknown suspect who fled the home. Patterson had been shot and was in need of medical attention, which police provided until paramedics arrived and rushed Patterson to the hospital where he later died.