Two-sport college athlete shot and killed, sister charged with murder
By Keith Farner
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Police have charged the sister of a two-sport athlete at Portland State University with his murder, and two counts of attempted murder.
Tamena J. Strickland, 30, was arrested and booked into jail, according to local NBC News affiliate KGW8, following an incident where one man died and two women were injured in northeast Portland, Oregon on Friday.
The man who died was Deante Strickland, 22, and family identified Tamena has his sister, the station reported.
Deante played basketball at Portland State, and reportedly joined the Vikings football team in the spring to compete in his final year of eligibility in the fall, the university said.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Deante,” Portland State Director of Athletics Valerie Cleary said in a news release. “He represented everything it means to be a Viking in his hometown of Portland. He will forever be remembered for his character, determination and a warm smile. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.”
Deante’s uncle reportedly told The Oregonian that he was told Deante’s last words were, “My sister shot me” and “I don’t want to die.”
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
