Cousin of former Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams shot and killed in California park
Multiple reports have identified Ralph Fields, 34 — the first cousin of former Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams — as the victim of a fatal shooting at a park in East Palo Alto, California, on Tuesday. It's the same park where Adams donated equipment just two months ago.
Police say 33 shots were fired Tuesday evening at Jack Farrell Park, where children were playing tag and baseball nearby. Interim police chief Jeff Liu said four shooters were involved, and the shooting appeared to be targeted.
BREAKING: The victim from last nights deadly shooting in East Palo Alto is #NFL star Devante Adams’ cousin.
Ralph Fields was shot and killed near a playground, three others were injured. pic.twitter.com/UKG8i5v3rN— Stephanie Magallon NBC Bay Area (@MagallonNews) May 18, 2022
Adams donated fitness equipment in March to the park, located in his hometown, as part of a "Building Better Lives" campaign with Optimum Nutrition.
It was the first homicide in East Palo Alto in 2022. Three others also suffered injuries in the shooting.
Adams, who holds the Packers single-season receptions, touchdown catches and receiving yards records, was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders before the season.
Flowers and candles have been left behind at the Jack Farrell Park in East Palo Alto after a shooting that took the life of one person and left at least three others injured.
Family members of the man killed tell me his name was Ralph Fields. pic.twitter.com/yLFHV2Jwto— Stephanie Magallon NBC Bay Area (@MagallonNews) May 18, 2022
JR Radcliffe can be reached at (262) 361-9141 or jradcliffe@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JRRadcliffe.
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