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Father of Florida State University Football Star Travis Rudolph Killed in Accidental Shooting in Palm Beach County

Son made national headlines after eating lunch with child with autism

The father of Florida State University football star Travis Rudolph was killed in an accidental shooting at a gentleman's club in Palm Beach County.

Darryl Rudolph died at a local hospital Saturday after he was shot at Sugar Daddy's in West Palm Beach Friday night, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office officials said.

Rudolph, 55, was shot from an adjacent room in the club as a coworker was moving a firearm off of a shelf, officials said. He was shot in the back/neck area and taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Officials said Rudolph was at the club to repair some items.

Travis Rudolph, a junior wide receiver for the Seminoles who is entering the NFL Draft, made national headlines last year after a photo of him eating lunch with a child with autism who was eating alone went viral.

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