Dallas police questioned Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph Friday afternoon about a fatal shooting March 18, the Dallas Morning News reported.
Joseph’s attorney, Barry Sorrels, told multiple outlets that Joseph was a passenger in a vehicle from which someone fired gunshots, but that the 21-year-old did not commit a crime.
Joseph, a second-round draft pick in 2021, was reportedly encouraged by the team to tell authorities what he knew about the incident that led to the death of Cameron Ray, 20.
“Kelvin Joseph did not shoot Cameron Ray,” Sorrels said in a statement. “Mr. Ray’s death is a tragedy, and Kelvin extends his deepest condolences for the family’s loss. On the night of March 17, Kelvin was unarmed and was not looking for violence. He found himself in a situation that escalated without his knowledge or consent.
“Along with condolences to the Ray family, Kelvin apologizes to the Dallas community for being anywhere near this type of incident. The investigation is ongoing, and we intend to respect the process.”
Video footage, obtained by KDFW-TV of the incident in the city’s Lower Greenville section, shows one of the men involved wearing a YKDV necklace.
Joseph, 21, goes by the rap name “YKDV Bossman Fat,” per the reports.
The Cowboys issued the following statement on Friday:
“The Dallas Cowboys are aware of the tragic incident that occurred in Dallas on March 18. First and foremost, our hearts go out to Mr. Ray’s family and loved ones. The organization is aware of Kelvin Joseph’s possible connection to this incident. We are in contact with Dallas law enforcement and have alerted the NFL office. We have no further comment at this time.”
Joseph played college football at LSU (2018) and Kentucky (2020) before being selected with the 44th overall pick last year.
He appeared in 10 games (two starts) for the Cowboys last season, recording 16 tackles, two passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
–Field Level Media
