Ronald LaWayne Caldwell Jr, age 21

Lost to gun violence on October 12, 2023 in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

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Oct 13: https://www.kalb.com: NSU student killed in shooting, roommate arrested
Nov 4: USA TODAY: Parents of Northwestern State player Ronnie Caldwell file wrongful death lawsuit against coach
KTBS: Second arrest made in connection with NSU student's death
Elgin Funeral Home: Ronald LaWayne Caldwell, Jr, Obituary 2023 - Elgin Funeral Home
Oct 16: https://www.kalb.com: New info revealed about roommate of NSU student killed in shooting
Oct 12: https://www.kalb.com: NSU mourns the loss of junior safety Ronnie Caldwell
Oct 12: Natchitoches Parish Journal: Saturday’s football game at Nicholls canceled as NSU mourns death of teammate | Natchitoches Parish Journal
Voice of Alexandria: Northwestern State football player shot and killed near campus, coach calls it 'a tremendous loss'
The US Sun: College football star dead at 21 in shooting
Oct 12: TMZ: Northwestern State Football's Ronnie Caldwell Dead At 21, Shot & Killed In Louisiana
KTBS: NSU student is victim of Natchitoches homicide
Oct 12: https://www.kltv.com: Former TJC football player found shot to death in Louisiana
Oct 12: https://www.kalb.com: NSU student killed in shooting, roommate arrested
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