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A FORMER college basketball standout star has been killed in a shooting.
The former NCAA star died at an outdoor tournament near Central Park in New York City.
Kinu Rochford, 35, has died after being shot in Harlem, New York, on Friday.
Rochford was shot in the head during the Kingdome Basketball Tournament.
It has been described as a targeted murder by the New York Police Department.
He was fatally wounded at around 10:20pm while watching a game at the event.
READ MORE ON BASKETBALL The police investigation remains ongoing with no arrests made.
It is thought by the police that Rochford was shot after an argument with another individual at the tournament.
Rochford was born and raised in Brooklyn.
He played college basketball at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.
The forward then went on to play professional basketball across Europe.
This included spells with the Cheshire Phoenix and Plymouth Raiders in the United Kingdom.
A statement has been issued by Fairleigh Dickinson University confirming Rochfords death.
FDU is devastated to hear of the tragic passing of former mens basketball player Kinu Rochford (13), the Knights said on Instagram.
A standout Knight and leader, Rochford built a legacy in Hackensack.
He was 35 years old.
Fans have also shared their condolences online.
Rest in peace kinu.
Very positive person.
Recall you from my college days, one fan said.
Kinu was a special light that this world needed.
Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Praying for his family and friends as well as everyone he touched within the FDU community, another commented.