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Former UCF RB Otis Anderson Killed in Shooting on Monday Night

Otis Anderson Jr., a former running back at UCF who had a brief stint with the Rams, was killed on Monday night. Otis Lee Anderson Sr., 52, has been arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree attempted murder.

According to the arrest report filed by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the altercation began when Anderson Sr. was bitten by a dog belonging to Anderson Jr.'s girlfriend. After multiple arguments, Anderson Jr. suffered "at least one gunshot wound to the chest," according to the report. Denise Glanton Anderson, the victim's mother, suffered "multiple graze wounds," and has since been discharged by the hospital.