LSU Tigers running back Trey Holly was taken into custody on three felony charges after turning himself in, according to what Sherriff Dusty Gates of the Union Parish Sherriff’s Office in Farmerville, La. told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Holly was charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon, and aggravated criminal damage to property. His bond is $512,000, and the shooting took place on Feb. 9.
The LSU Tigers released a statement on Trey Holly’s arrest
The LSU Tigers released a statement regarding the arrest of Louisiana’s all-time high school leading rusher.
When asked for a statement about Trey Holly, LSU sends a statement that they are “aware that a student-athlete has been arrested in relation to a shooting in Union Parish.” LSU says that the athlete has been “suspended indefinitely from all team activities.” https://t.co/NGKuFr7S9f
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) February 15, 2024
The LSU Tigers reported the fact that they are aware of the arrest, and that Holly is indefinitely suspended from all team activities.
The Louisiana state legislature’s website says that second-degree murder is the killing of a human being with a specific intent to kill, or a murder that occurs as a result of another crimes (robbery, kidnapping, rape), or a death that results from the distribution of a controlled substance.
It goes on to list the punishment of second-degree murder as life imprisonment at hard labor without the benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence.
LSU Tigers fans and college football fans react to the arrest of Trey Holly:
Trey Holly came to the LSU Tigers as a four-star prospect out of the state of Louisiana. In his short time with the Tigers, he racked up 110 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.
Many fans are shocked to hear of the involvement of a college football player in such a serious crime.
Woah…
— Penn State FB Thoughts (@PSU_FB_Thoughts) February 15, 2024
You can’t beat stupid.
— Gatsby. (@GambleGatsby) February 15, 2024
holly s**t
— haro (@Hardveur7) February 15, 2024
The story of LSU Tigers RB Trey Holly’s arrest and involvement in this shooting is still developing.
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