DALLAS — Police say former Texas A&M wide receiver Thomas Johnson has admitted to randomly attacking and killing a man on a Dallas jogging trail.
Dallas police Deputy Chief Rob Sherwin says Johnson admitted to killing the jogger with a “large-edged weapon” in a random act of rage on the White Rock Creek Trail early Monday.
“It appears Mr. Johnson picked this victim at random. Absolutely random,” Sherwin told The Dallas Morning News. “He just attacked him … It’s just very unusual. It’s quite shocking.”
The victim, who has not been identified by police at this time, was found with several stab wounds along the trail.
He was taken to a local hospital, but later died of his injuries, reported CBS Dallas.
Johnson was arrested after calling 911 from a nearby equestrian center.
Johnson is being held without bond. Jail records don’t list an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
Johnson played for the Aggies in 2012. He had three catches for 22 yards in A&M’s 29-24 win at top-ranked Alabama. He disappeared a few days later and wasn’t seen until he appeared at his family’s Dallas home three days later.