LSU freshman tailback Trey Holly turned himself in to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
He is facing charges of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, and illegal use of a weapon, all stemming from a shooting incident that occurred last week in Farmerville, Louisiana.
BREAKING: #LSU RB Trey Holly has been taken into custody on three felony charges, per @PeteThamel
-Attempted second-degree murder
-Aggravated criminal damage to property
-Illegal use of a weapon pic.twitter.com/qvOvPO7bFA— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 15, 2024
According to Sheriff Dusty Gates of the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office, Holly surrendered around noon and is presently being held on a substantial bond of $512,000.
Holly’s arrest is reportedly one of three linked to the February 9 shooting, during which two individuals sustained gunshot wounds.
Fortunately, both victims are anticipated to recover from their injuries.
What a way to ruin your entire career………….sad to see
— Hoxenshattered (@YaboiHoxen) February 15, 2024
In addition to attempted murder, Holly faces charges of aggravated criminal damage to property and illegal use of a weapon, both categorized as felonies, as confirmed by Sheriff Gates.
LSU swiftly responded to the situation by suspending Holly indefinitely from all football-related activities.
In a statement, the university acknowledged the arrest of a student-athlete in connection to the Union Parish shooting.
Brian Kelly has lost the locker room.
— TorturedAggie (@TorturedAggie) February 15, 2024
Holly, a standout high school athlete from Union Parish High School, arrived at LSU with an impressive track record, having set Louisiana’s all-time rushing record with an astounding 10,523 yards and scoring 160 touchdowns throughout his high school career.
He was ranked as the #10 running back and the #172 overall player in the Class of 2023.
Sad just very sad …
— Mike Miller (@MikeMiller2824) February 15, 2024
Holly’s future is now clouded by the serious legal charges he faces, casting a shadow over his once-bright prospects both on the football field and beyond.
What are your thoughts on the situation???
Of course, this is an ongoing story that we’ll be following closely and will update with any new information…
Sounds about right. Brian Kelly dancing
— Chase Daniels Burner (@BurnerChase007) February 15, 2024