Georgetown Football Player Arrested On Murder Charge: Police

GEORGETOWN, D.C. — A Georgetown University football player has been arrested by Gwinnett County Police in Georgia, according to Fox5 DC. Dijon Williams, originally from Georgia, was wanted by the Metropolitan Police Department in D.C. on a first-degree murder charge.

Fox5 DC's Allison Papson shared a statement released by Georgetown University noting that the university was made aware of the charges against Williams Monday evening.

"While we are working to learn more information, we will cooperate fully with any investigation and we stand prepared to offer resources to members of our community who may be affected by the news. At this time, there are no indications that the alleged crime took place near the university."

Williams, a wide receiver for the Georgetown Hoyas, was a senior at the university. He graduated from Miller Grove High School in Georgia. As a junior, he appeared in five games. An injury prevented Williams from playing his sophomore year. As a freshman, Williams appeared in 10 games, according to the school's football program and logged 33 yards in four catches.