Fresno Police are investigating a deadly shooting of a Fresno City College athlete who was gunned down early Saturday morning and are now saying that a possible suspect, whose name has not been released, is in custody.

“I’ve heard that they have the suspect in custody, they just haven’t released a name yet.” said Head Baseball Coach Ron Scott.

According to police, 21-year-old Deondre Howard and his 16-year-old brother were talking to a woman on the 4600 block of Charles Avenue, near Shaw and Valentine Avenues in Northwest Fresno, when another man walked towards them, pointed a firearm, and opened fire.

Howard was shot and his brother was grazed by a bullet according to reports. Both were taken to Community Regional Medical Center Howard was pronounced dead and his brother was later released.

Teammates of Howard have come out in support of him and his family.

“He was outgoing, funny, always dancing at practice, just a great person and an amazing athlete,” said Rashaun Davis of the FCC Football “He always was smiling and trying to do good; I can’t believe he is gone.”

Christian Rossi,  a football teammate said, “ I lost a brother last night, “Day Day” was always the smallest kid on the field, but in his mind he was the biggest, and that’s how he played.”

Others on his team remember the smile on his face, and that easy going personality.

“He was the type of person that would make everyone around him better. He had the biggest heart and a passion for both football and baseball,” Rossi said. “It’s a tragedy, he was an all around great person and I’m glad I got the chance to be close with him this past year.”

“He was an infectious kid, always smiling, having fun,” said Scott.