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Former World Champion Vernon Forrest Killed in Atlanta


July 26th, 2009


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WSB Radio out of Atlanta is reporting that former world champion, Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in Atlanta, GA.  According to WSB Radio, Forrest was a victim of an attempted car-jacking.  WSB is reporting that Forrest was putting air into his tires at approximately 11PM Saturday night, when two subjects exited a red Monte Carlo, and tried to take Forrest' car.   Apparently the former world champion chased the two subjects with his own gun, and was shot and killed during the foot chase.  Stay tuned to 8CN for updates. 

Link to WSB radio story - http://wsbradio.com/localnews/2009/07/fmr-world-champion-boxer-murde.html

 




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