Ryan Bolden
Ryan Christopher Bolden (September 17, 1991 – December 17, 2014) was an American professional baseball player.
Career
Bolden, a graduate of Madison Central High School in Mississippi, was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the first round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. He played four seasons with the Angels rookie teams, the Arizona League Angels and the Orem Owlz, in the Arizona and Pioneer minor leagues.[1][2]
Death
Bolden was shot and killed on December 17, 2014 in College Park, Georgia. He was visiting an apartment complex when children began arguing over candy. Adults became involved, and shots were fired.[1][2]
On January 5, 2015, Stacie Williams was arrested in connection with Bolden's murder.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Former pro baseball player killed in College Park candy dispute". AJC.com. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Former top Angels pick shot to death after children argue over candy". foxsports.com. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ↑ "Arrest made in death of Ryan Bolden". espn.com. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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