Derek Becker Wiki
Derek Becker Biography
Derek Becker was a college baseball player who was found shot to death inside his off-campus apartment in West Palm Beach on Sunday.
Becker transferred from Iona University, where his track and field bio says he was named after Yankees star and Miami Marlins owner Derek Jeter, the Miami Herald reported.
He graduated from Cohoes High School, near Albany, New York. High school athletic director Jeff Huneau said the school was devastated to learn of the death of Becker, whom he described as “an extremely hard worker, the best competitor, a fantastic athlete and a great young man.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family,” Huneau said.
Derek Becker Age
Derek Becker died at the age of 21.
Cause of death
Florida authorities launched an investigation after a college baseball player was found shot to death inside his off-campus apartment in West Palm Beach on Sunday.
The body of Derek Becker, 21, was found inside his apartment on Community Drive, not far from Keizer University’s flagship campus, where he played on the Seahawk baseball team. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, the cause of his death appears to be a shooting, West Palm Beach police told Fox News.
Investigation
Sergeant. David Lefont, a spokesman for the department, declined to provide further information on the investigation at this time.
“An unfortunate death occurred during the holidays and Keizer University is mourning the loss of one of our own, Derek Becker,” said Dr. Arthur Keizer, CEO and Chancellor of Keizer University, adding that Becker “was taken from us too early this past weekend.”
“Let me assure you that we are working with the authorities to provide assistance and support,” he said. “While this incident occurred in an off-campus apartment complex, ensuring the safety of the students, faculty and staff of the greater Keizer University community remains our primary focus. Grief counselors are being provided and we encourage anyone who may be experiencing sadness to reach out immediately. ”
Tributes
His baseball coach, Brooke Fordyce, said Becker “was not only an outstanding baseball player, but an exceptional friend and partner of those whose lives he touched,” according to Keizer’s statement.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to Derek’s family and we will continue to provide all necessary assistance and support,” Keizer said. “We will celebrate the life of this extraordinary young man during the upcoming 2021 baseball season that will be designated in his honor.”
