Professional boxer Danny Keller Jr. was shot and killed on Christmas Eve in what Maryland authorities are investigating as a possible road rage incident.
WUSA9 News reports the 30-year-old resident of Clinton, Maryland, was driving to a holiday gathering with his girlfriend and three children around 4:30 p.m. on Friday when the suspect’s vehicle pulled up next to Kelly’s vehicle and opened fire.
Kelly’s girlfriend, as well as the three children, ages 4, 7 and 9, were not injured in the shooting.
“At this time, detectives are looking into whether this was possible road rage,” police said in a statement. “Detectives are working on identifying the suspect and the suspect vehicle.”
Prince George’s County Police Department took to Twitter on Christmas to offer a $25,000 reward to anyone with information leading to an arrest. “We are seeking the community’s assistance in connection with the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Danny Kelly Jr. on Christmas Eve,” PGCPD wrote. “A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.”
“This is an absolutely heartbreaking loss for Mr. Kelly’s family and friends,” Acting Major David Blazer of Prince George’s County Police Department’s Major Crimes Division said. “He is not home with his loved ones today on Christmas who are now mourning his loss instead of celebrating the holiday.”
Blazer continued, “St. Barnabas Road is a heavily-traveled roadway. If any other drivers saw anything there on Christmas Eve or may have information that could help, please call us. You can stay anonymous. We are committed to providing answers to his family.”
According to BoxRec.com, Kelly, who last fought in 2019, had a record of 10-3-1 on the professional circuit, including nine knockouts.
