Former Tulsa Oilers football player shot and killed in Georgia
Mar 09, 2026
Former Tulsa Oilers football player Jordan Jones was shot and killed in Acworth, Georgia, on March 7. Acworth Police said Jones was working as a security guard and was shot after breaking up a fight in a bar.Jones played linebac
ker for the Oilers for two years and played college football at West Alabama.The Tulsa Oilers honored Jones with a Facebook post and said, "Today we mourn the tragic passing of former Tulsa Oilers linebacker Jordan Jones. We pray for peace and comfort for his family, friends, teammates, and all who knew him. More than a tremendous player, Jordan was a great friend to many. On behalf of the Oilers organization, we honor and thank Jordan for being the wonderful person he was." The suspect, Daniel Di Vonne Parsons, 25, of Douglasville, Georgia, is in custody.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube
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