University of Miami DT Pata Shot and Killed

As if the University of Miami hasn't gone through enough this season with their football program, a tragedy has now struck their program.

University of Miami defensive tackle Bryan Pata was shot and killed in the parking lot of his apartment building Tuesday night, about two hours after he left practice, school officials said.

Miami-Dade police were called to the scene of a shooting at the Colony Apartments, 9315 SW 77th Ave., at approximately 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived they found Pata a victim of multiple gunshot wounds.

Pata, a 6-4, 280-pound defensive tackle, had started all but one game this year, recording 26 tackles and two sacks. The converted defensive end had started 15 games in his four-year career and was on pace to finish the year with his best individual season, which prompted his stock to rise for April's draft.

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