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Derek R. Becker was found inside his apartment on the 4200 block of Community Drive shortly before 12:30 a.m. Sunday, north of the Keiser campus. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death appeared to be gunfire, police said.
Police are investigating Becker s death as a homicide. They did not release any details regarding the circumstances of what led to the incident.
A Keiser spokeswoman confirmed Monday that Becker was a student there. The university s athletic department website lists Becker as an infielder on the baseball team and said he hails from Cohoes, N.Y., a city about 10 miles north of Albany.
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1of8Buy PhotoCohoes shortstop Derek Becker throws the ball to first base during a baseball game against Voorheesville on Monday, April 10, 2017 in Voorheesville, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)Lori Van BurenShow MoreShow Less
2of8Buy PhotoCohoes shortstop Derek Becker rounds third as the third base coach motions him to run home during a baseball game against Voorheesville on Monday, April 10, 2017 in Voorheesville, N.Y. Becker was safe at home. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)Lori Van BurenShow MoreShow Less