Former Clemson receiver Overton shot and killed at a party in Greensboro, sheriff's department says

FILE - Clemson's Diondre Overton runs drills during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Wake Fores, Nov. 16, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) 鈥 Former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton was shot and killed at a party in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Department.

A release from the agency by deputies responding to a loud noise disturbance from a party.

Despite medical aid, the department said Overton was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff's department said an open homicide investigation is ongoing.

Overton was a Greensboro native who played at Clemson from 2016-19 and was part of two national championship teams. He played in 51 games, making 52 catches for 777 yards and seven touchdowns.

鈥淪o senseless and just a beautiful, young life cut short at 26,鈥 coach Dabo Swinney said Saturday night after the Tigers beat Appalachian State. 鈥淏ut man, I love DeAndre Overton.鈥

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