DeAngelo ‘Trill’ Carter, an Auburn football defensive lineman, is recuperating after sustaining a gunshot wound in uptown Charlotte last week. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were alerted to the shooting at approximately 11:45 p.m. in a parking lot at 505 East 6th Street, as Queen City News reported. Carter, 24, was found with gunshot wounds and immediately taken to a local medical facility, where he was treated for severe chest injuries.
The incident's details remain sparse as no arrests have been cited, and motives or suspects have yet to be publicly identified. Carter, an experienced collegiate athlete with six seasons under his belt, including time with the Minnesota Gophers and Texas Longhorns, has completed his final season at Auburn, where the team finished with a 5-7 record, as reported by WTVY. The circumstances surrounding Carter's presence in Charlotte have not been elucidated.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Carter's injuries were not life-threatening. He underwent rapid treatment at the hospital and was discharged within a couple of hours. According to an interview with The Athletic, Carter relayed, "I'm good. I'm OK," also mentioning that "I can walk and everything." The athlete has decided to conclude his football career, stating, "I'm done with football," after his season with Auburn, according to Reuters.
Carter's collegiate journey over the years proved productive, as he tallied 35 tackles, five sacks, and an interception across 55 career games. These statistics encompass his tenures with Minnesota, Texas, and, finally, Auburn. Despite the recent traumatic experience, according to Queen City News Carter has been released from the hospital and is currently on the mend. Further details from law enforcement or Auburn's representatives are anticipated as the investigation into the shooting continues.
