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Sam Houston Player William Davis Killed; Death Under Investigation

5/22/2026

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William Davis, a 22-year-old Sam Houston football player, died from a gunshot on May 20, 2026.
Virginia’s Chief Medical Examiner said the manner of death remains undetermined.
Head coach Phil Longo called Davis a beloved Bearkat in a Sunday statement.
Athletic director Bobby Williams expressed condolences, noting Davis’s 2024 CIAA all-conference honors and his 56 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions and one sack.

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Story summary

William Davis, a 22-year-old Sam Houston football player, died from a gunshot on May 20, 2026.
Virginia’s Chief Medical Examiner said the manner of death remains undetermined.
Head coach Phil Longo called Davis a beloved Bearkat in a Sunday statement.
Athletic director Bobby Williams expressed condolences, noting Davis’s 2024 CIAA all-conference honors and his 56 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions and one sack.