Report: Former Boise State RB killed after stabbing police officer
By Adam Spencer
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A disturbance at a hotel in Georgia has led to the death of former Boise State RB Jack Fields.
According to a report from the Augusta Chronicle, Fields was shot to death by a police officer after stabbing the officer multiple times.
Per the report, the officer is being treated for his injuries, while Fields was pronounced dead at the scene:
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, around 8:11 p.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the hotel in reference to a “trouble with subject call.” Richmond County Deputy Stephan Psillos responded to the location and encountered Fields in the lobby of the hotel.
Psillos attempted to place handcuffs on Fields, but Fields resisted arrested. Fields pulled a knife from his coat pocket and stabbed Deputy Psillos multiple times. Psillos fired his service weapon at Fields.
Psillos was transported to AU Medical Center, where he is being treated for his injuries. Members of the sheriff’s office performed first aid on Fields, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the GBI.
Fields identity was confirmed by an El Paso reporter:
I have received info that the Jack Fields killed in Georgia is the former Americas and Boise State running back
— Felix Chavez (@Fchavezeptimes) November 16, 2018
Fields played for Boise State from 2012 to 2015.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
