Ex-college QB star Tommy Lazzaro dead at age of just 27 after horrific hunting accident on air force base

FORMER college football star Tommy Lazzaro, better known as "Touchdown Tommy," has died aged just 27.

The ex-Central Michigan Chippewa died in a tragic hunting accident.

The incident happened on an Air Force base in Florida .

He was hit by a stray bullet and died from his injuries.

The news of his death on Sunday was announced by the university .

Lazzaro was nicknamed Touchdown Tommy back in his playing days.

READ MORE ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL He was a member of the Central Michigan football team from 2016-19.

He helped lead the team to a MAC title game appearance in 2019.

The QB joined the United States Army after graduating.

His death happened on a range at the Eglin Air Force Base in Freeport, Florida, in the western panhandle.

Most read in American Football It has been reported by Task & People he was hit by a stray bullet fired by a hunter.

Lazzaro was a member of the 2nd Battalion, the 7th Special Forces Group.

He had been on the range to assist another soldier who was having car trouble.

Medics rushed to the scene, including the Walton County Sheriffs Office.

It has been described as a "tragic hunting accident." "We deeply mourn the loss of U.S.

Army Sgt.

Thomas Lazzaro of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Col.

Patrick Nelson, 7th SFG(A) commander, told Task & Purpose.

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"His absence leaves a void that will be felt professionally and personally among those who had the honor of working with Thomas.

"Our heartfelt condolences extend to his family, friends, and comrades during this difficult time." Lazzaro appeared in 20 games for Central Michigan, making five starts.

He completed 72 passes for 758 yards and five touchdowns, and rushed for 542 yards and 11 touchdowns.

"When we took over the program, Tommy was truly our leader in so many ways, head coach Jim McElwain, who took over the program in 2019, said in a statement.

"CMU Football was blessed to have him and will always remember him for all he did for many of us.

"He will be missed by all of the Chippewas." Read More on The US Sun Lazzaro played for the Dodge City Community College before the Chippewas.

He had followed his dad and grandfather in enlisting in the military..

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