By Mark Vester

Another tragic death in the sport. Former two-division champion and 1992 United States Olympian, Vernon Forrest, was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking in Atlanta, Georgia

According to details provided by police authorities, Forrest was putting air in the tires of his Jaguar around 11 p.m. on Saturday at a gas station when at least two men jumped out of a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo and tried to steal Forrest's car. The boxer had a gun and started running after the suspects.

"The victim and suspect became involved in a brief foot chase," Lt. Meadows said. "At some point, gunfire was exchanged between the two of them. The victim was shot at least once in the head."

Forrest was shot 7 or 8 times by two semi-automatic weapons. Police don't think the suspects knew that Forrest was a pro boxer. His girlfriend's young son was in the car at the time of the shooting and was not harmed.

"This is a tragedy beyond belief," said Gary Shaw, who had promoted Forrest's recent fights.  "The life of a decent caring man and a loving father has ended; a victim of senseless violence.  Speaking on behalf of myself and Al Haymon, we are in a state of shock.  We thank the media in advance for respecting our privacy and will have no further comment until we have the complete story."