Former UNM Football player Meiko Locksley, the son of former UNM head coach and current Alabama co-offensive coordinator Mike Locksley, was shot and killed in Baltimore, MD on Sunday, Sept. 3. He was 25 years old.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban confirmed the news during his weekly press conference last Monday.
Locksley was shot outside of his home Sunday night and found by a neighbor who was one of multiple people to call 911; the callers reported hearing a single gunshot just before 10:30 p.m.
When law enforcement arrived, Locksley was transported to the University of Maryland Trauma Shock Center, where he died overnight. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Kia, brothers Mike Jr. and Kai as well as his sister Kori.
Locksley originally signed with Youngstown State out of La Cueva High School, but after a semester there, he transferred back to UNM to fulfill his lifelong dream of playing for his father. After two years at UNM, one of which was spent as a redshirt, Locksley left UNM for Lackawanna Community College following the 2011 season. After a year at Lackawanna Community College, Locksley committed to play for Eastern Michigan University but never appeared in a game there.
Bob Davie, who took over the UNM program in 2012 and never coached Locksley, opened his weekly press conference on Tuesday by speaking briefly about the loss.
“First, just on a somber note, thoughts and prayers go out to Mike Locksley and his family on the death of his son Meiko,” Davie said. “That’s the absolute parent’s worst nightmare. To Mike and his family man, our thoughts are with you, our prayers are with you. Really nothing we can do, but if there’s anything (we can), we’d love to help. What a tragedy...Just a tragic loss of a young life taken way too soon.”
The Howard County Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the Locksley case. At this time, police have no information about a suspect or potential motive. They are asking that anyone with information come forward, either by calling 410-313-STOP or emailing HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.
Cameron Goeldner is a freelance sports reporter for the Daily Lobo. He primarily covers men’s soccer but also contributes content for baseball, basketball, football and track and field. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @goeldfinger
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