Christian Saulsberry

Christian Saulsberry, 25, played eight games with the Edmonton Elks during the 2022 season.

His love for God was everything. His passion for football was everything. “First and foremost, our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time,” the Elks said in a statement.

It said Mark McDaniel, 24, of Memphis was arrested at his home by Memphis Police on Saturday afternoon and is charged with second-degree murder. The statement ...

"His positivity and energy for life will be dearly missed." "First and foremost, our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time," the Elks said in a statement. "Christian Saulsberry will be dearly missed by his family, friends, teammates, coaches and loved ones.

Edmonton Elks running back Christian Saulsberry was shot and killed near Memphis, Tenn., the team announced Saturday.

“His positivity and energy for life will be dearly missed.” Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew him, and all those who were inspired by him.” “First and foremost, our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time,” the Elks said in a statement.

Photo: Paul Swanson/3DownNation. All rights reserved. Edmonton Elks' return specialist Christian Saulsberry has passed away at the age of 25 after being shot in ...

He led the Tigers with 1,223 all-purpose yards as a senior, including a team-high 23 kickoff returns for 614 yards. Saulsberry played two seasons at West Alabama in 2018 and 2019 and was named All-Gulf South Conference in both years. He joined the team’s practice roster in mid-August and was added to the roster two weeks later before becoming the club’s primary return specialist.

Il court avec le ballon. Christian Saulsberry en action face aux Alouettes de Montréal. Photo : Courtoisie Edmonton Elks.

Les circonstances exactes du drame demeurent inconnues à cette heure-ci. D’abord et avant tout, nos penseés vont à sa famille en ces moments difficiles. La direction des Elks a publié un communiqué dans lequel elle se dit attristée par la nouvelle du drame qui frappe l’équipe.

Le receveur des Elks d'Edmonton et spécialiste des retours de coups de pied Christian Saulsberry est décédé violemment vendredi soir à Memphis, Tennessee.

Avant tout, nos pensées vont à sa famille en ces moments difficiles. La direction des Elks a publié un communiqué de presse dans lequel elle s’est dite attristée par la nouvelle du drame qui a frappé l’équipe. Le receveur des Elks d’Edmonton et spécialiste des retours de coups de pied Christian Saulsberry est décédé violemment vendredi soir à Memphis, Tennessee.

Christian Saulsberry will be dearly missed by his family, friends, teammates, coaches and loved ones," Ambrosie said.

“His positivity and energy for life will be dearly missed.” “Christian Saulsberry will be dearly missed by his family, friends, teammates, coaches and loved ones,” Ambrosie said. McDaniel has been charged with second-degree murder and will be extradited to DeSoto County, the sheriff’s department said, adding that police continue to investigate. Saturday in Walls, Miss., just southwest of Memphis, where a man identified as 25-year-old Christian Saulsberry was shot in the abdomen and leg while attending a birthday party, spokeswoman Tish Clark told Postmedia. “First and foremost, our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time,” the Elks said. Article content