We have learned new information about the victims. Antonio played football for Texas A&M before going on to play in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins.
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The parents are Antonio and Dawn Armstrong; as a juvenile, the son’s name has not been released. Dawn Armstrong was found dead at the scene, according to ABC13. Antonio Armstrong went to the hospital in critical condition, but multiple local media outlets reported that he had died later in the day. Everyone who knows the Armstrongs says they’re an all-American loving family.
Well-wishers have left flowers and sentiments outside First Class Training in Bellaire.
ABC13 describes Antonio Armstrong as someone who “is known for advocating health and fitness”. In addition to being a pastor, Armstrong was also apparently a motivational speaker, posting frequent videos on YouTube, as KTRK reported. The latest one was from just last week.
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Armstrong has coached in the Southwest Football League for youth for a decade, and is also a strong supporter of the Bellaire Little League. Investigators were working Friday to figure out what may have led to the shooting because there was no sign of tension within the family, Dodson said. Since the news of the double shooting broke, Antonio Armstrong’s Facebook page is filling up with comments from friends in disbelief.
