Report: Cowboys’ Kelvin Joseph Named Person of Interest in Connection to Fatal Shooting

Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph is being reached out to by Dallas police in regards to a fatal shooting that occurred last month in the Lower Greenville section of Dallas, according to ESPN.

The Cowboys’ 2021 second-round pick was reportedly seen on video footage captured by KDFW-TV in the death of 20-year-old Cameron Ray on March 18. The cornerback has not been officially identified.

Ray was fatally shot after getting into an altercation with a group. He was shot as he was heading to his car. 

Joseph is suspected to be involved with the group based on an individual wearing a “YKDV” necklace, which is in reference to Joseph’s rap name “YKDV Bossman Fat.” None of the group members have been officially identified by police, though.

Joseph’s lawyer, Barry Sorrels, told The Dallas Morning News that the cornerback was unarmed and did not kill Ray.

“Kelvin Joseph did not shoot Cameron Ray,” Sorrels said. “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.”

The Cowboys also released a statement on Friday in regards to the situation.

“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.”

According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Joseph has previously said he was present at the scene but claims he was not involved with the shooting. Per the paper’s report, he is being considered a “person of interest.”

In his rookie season with Dallas, Joseph appeared in 10 games finishing with 16 tackles.