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A former Florida A&M University football player was shot multiple times and killed by a North Carolina Police Officer while trying to get help after a car accident.

Crime scene tape outlined a deadly shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina – A former Florida A&M football player is dead.

“He was very loving. Jonathan gave me hugs,” said Georgia Ferrell, Jonathan’s mother. “I got texts now, Jon would just text me and say mama, I love you.”

24-year-old Jonathan Ferrell was shot multiple times by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Officer Randall Kerrick after trying to get help after an early morning car accident Saturday. Ferrell was unarmed when he was shot.

“Especially in a situation like this even though this did happen,” said Willie Ferrell, Jonathan’s brother. “Jonathan would always, no matter if someone did something to him, he would always want to forgive them.”

Ferrell was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. Officer Kerrick was booked in jail on Voluntary Manslaughter charges – he was later released on a 50-thousand dollar bond.

“He was gunned down,” said Chris Chestnut, family attorney. “Shot in cold blood by this officer, this is just senseless.”

Jonathan played football at Florida A&M University along side his brother, Willie.

“Jonathan told me that no matter what, he was always going to be there and protect me,” said Willie Ferrell.

The family and their attorney Chris Chestnut said they will do what it takes to seek justice.

“These sill other answers, questions that we’re seeking answers to that perhaps law enforcement cannot answer,” said Chestnut.

Ferrell moved to Charlotte from Tallahassee earlier this year.