Former Michigan State Basketball Player Adreian Payne Shot and Killed at 31
Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne has passed away, according to the Detroit Free Press. Payne, 31, was shot and killed Monday morning (May 9) in Orlando, Florida.
According to the Free Press, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida responded to a call at 1:37 a.m. of a man who had been shot. Payne was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting, 29-year-old Lawrence Dority. He’s being charged with first-degree murder.
Payne was on the Spartans’ team from 2010-14. He had a deep friendship with a little girl from St. Johns who had cancer, Lacey Holsworth, who was a huge Spartans basketball fan. She passed away following the 2013-14 season.
Adreian Payne in Action:
Michigan State v Delaware
ShareSPOKANE, WA - MARCH 20: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans waits to come back into their game against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 20, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Delaware
ShareSPOKANE, WA - MARCH 20: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during their game against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 20, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Harvard v Michigan State
ShareSPOKANE, WA - MARCH 22: Adreian Payne #5 and Branden Dawson #22 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate after Dawson tipped the ball in to score at the end of the first half against the Harvard Crimson during the Third Round of the 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 22, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Harvard v Michigan State
ShareSPOKANE, WA - MARCH 22: Denzel Valentine #45 Adreian Payne #5, Keith Appling #11 and Branden Dawson #22 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate in the second half of their 80 to 73 win over the Harvard Crimson during the Third Round of the 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 22, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Harvard v Michigan State
ShareSPOKANE, WA - MARCH 22: Branden Dawson #22 Adreian Payne #5 Denzel Valentine #45 and Gary Harris #14 of the Michigan State Spartans look on in the second half against the Harvard Crimson during the Third Round of the 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 22, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
Harvard v Michigan State
ShareSPOKANE, WA - MARCH 22: Adreian Payne #5 Denzel Valentine #45 Travis Trice #20 Gary Harris #14 and Branden Dawson #22 of the Michigan State Spartans look on against the Harvard Crimson in the second half during the Third Round of the 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 22, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
NCAA Basketball Tournament – Regionals – New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a basket against the Connecticut Huskies during the East Regional Final of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NCAA Basketball Tournament – Regionals – New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball against Phillip Nolan #0 of the Connecticut Huskies during the East Regional Final of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NCAA Basketball Tournament – Regionals – New York
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a basket in the second half against the Connecticut Huskies during the East Regional Final of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Duke
ShareINDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 29: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after he made a shot in the first half againnst the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Region Semifinal round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 29, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Duke
ShareINDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 29: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after he dunked in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Region Semifinal round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 29, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Ohio State v Michigan State
ShareEAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 07: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a three point shot he hit in overtime in front of Sam Thompson #12 of the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Jack T. Breslin Student Events Center on January 7, 2014 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game in overtime 72-68. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Duke
ShareINDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 29: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after he dunked in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils during the Midwest Region Semifinal round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 29, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
New Orleans v Michigan State
ShareEAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 28: Adreian Payne #05 of the Michigan State Spartans drives the ball to the basket during the second half of the game against the New Orleans Privateers at the Breslin Center on December 28, 2013 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Privateers 101-48. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Michigan
ShareANN ARBOR, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans makes a first half pass around Caris LeVert #23 of the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center on February 23, 2014 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Michigan
ShareANN ARBOR, MI - FEBRUARY 23: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans gets in for a first half dunk next to Zak Irvin #21 of the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center on February 23, 2014 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Harvard v Michigan State
ShareSPOKANE, WA - MARCH 22: Adreian Payne #5 and Keith Appling #11 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate their 80 to 73 win over the Harvard Crimson during the Third Round of the 2014 NCAA Basketball Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on March 22, 2014 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Virginia
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 28: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a basket against the Iowa State Cyclones during the regional semifinal of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Michigan State v Virginia
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 28: Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after hitting a three pointer late in the game against Virginia Cavaliers during the regional semifinal of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Orlando Magic v Chicago Bulls
ShareCHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 20: Jerian Grant #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks to pass against Adreian Payne #33 of the Orlando Magic at the United Center on December 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Magic 112-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Charlotte Hornets v Minnesota Timberwolves
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 15: Adreian Payne #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves guards against Frank Kaminsky III #44 of the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter of the game on November 15, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 115-108. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Charlotte Hornets v Minnesota Timberwolves
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 15: Marco Belinelli #21 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots the ball against Cole Aldrich #45 and Adreian Payne #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of the game on November 15, 2016 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Clippers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03: Adreian Payne #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves laughs prior to a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on February 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Los Angeles Lakers
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Adreian Payne #33 of the Minnesota Timberwolves leans on Andrew Wiggins #22 during practice before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves v Houston Rockets
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Josh Smith #5 of the Houston Rockets drives with the basketball against Adreian Payne #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during their game at the Toyota Center on February 23, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
2014 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot
ShareTARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 03: Adreian Payne #33 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2014 NBA rookie photo shoot at MSG Training Center on August 3, 2014 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
2014 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot
ShareTARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 03: Adreian Payne #33 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2014 NBA rookie photo shoot at MSG Training Center on August 3, 2014 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
2014 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot
ShareTARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 03: Adreian Payne #33 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a portrait during the 2014 NBA rookie photo shoot at MSG Training Center on August 3, 2014 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)