Former Texas Tech basketball star Andre Emmett died Monday morning.
KCBD in Lubbock is one of several outlets that first reported Emmett was shot and killed in Dallas.
According to Dallas Police, Emmett was approached by two people at approximately 2:30 a.m. as he sat in his vehicle in front of his residence in the 1800 block of North Prairie Avenue in Old East Dallas.
The suspects displayed a handgun, according to police, and an altercation ensued. Emmett fled but was shot as he ran from them.
Emmett was discovered by a passerby several hundred feet away from his residence. The passerby called 911. Emmett was transported to a hospital where he died.
Witnesses described one suspect as a tall, thin black male wearing a red hat and driving a white Chrysler 300.
Dallas Police is asking anyone with information to call 214-671-3647 or email scott.sayers@dallascityhall.com. Reference case #193330-2019.
Emmett, who turned 37 last month, was the No. 35 overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2004 NBA draft. He only played in 14 NBA games but played professionally in Europe and China.
Emmett was a star at Dallas Carter before becoming the Red Raiders all-time leading scorer with 2,256 points from 2001-2004. He was an All-American as a senior and earned All-Big 12 Conference first team honors three times.
Texas Tech basketball posted a tribute on Twitter Monday afternoon.
"Thank you for the competitor you were on the court and the incredible person you were off of it," the post read. "Thank you for the many amazing memories you helped create. Thank you for inspiring the entire Texas Tech family. Rest In Peace, Dre."
