Atlanta Falcons
Dunn emotional over Baton Rouge police shootings
Former Falcon and part owner Warrick Dunn is a native of Baton Rouge, La.
July 17, 2016
Falcons minority owner Warrick Dunn, a native of Baton Rouge, is having a difficult time dealing with the police shootings in his former home town on Sunday.
Dunn’s mother, a Baton Rouge police officer, was shot and killed when he was an 18-year senior in high school.
“I’m obviously emotional," Dunn said. "My emotions are high and I’m just trying to learn more about the situation."
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