Memorial fund made in memory of Devin Chandler, a victim in UVA shooting

The family of Devin Chandler, a University of Virginia Football player who was killed in a shooting Sunday, has started a community fund in his memory.

Chandler, 20, of Huntersville, was a junior at UVA and a Hough High School graduate. He was killed in his sleep along with two other football players in a shooting while on a bus returning from a school trip. His family remembers him as being an “extraordinary young man,” according to their statement Friday.

To celebrate his life and legacy, his family has created The Devin Chandler Memorial Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, an organization dedicated to “improve the quality of life for those living and working in the city of Charlottesville.”

Those interested in supporting the fund can visit the donor page or mail donations to: The Devin Chandler Memorial Fund, c/o the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, 114 4th Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902.

His mother Daylana Chandler said Devin never shied away from working hard and was passionate about helping people.

“Devin was an extraordinary young man who lit up the room with his bright, radiant smile and personality. He loved to sing, dance, and of course, play football,” Daylana said in a statement. “He was passionate about helping people and never shied away from working hard on the football field and in the classroom.”

Two other football players, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry, were killed in the shooting. At least one other player was wounded.

UVA announced it will hold a memorial service for the three players Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the John Paul Jones Arena.

A gofundme page set up by a family friend has so far raised $124,396 towards a $150,000 goal. The page says memorial services for Chandler will be held Dec. 15.

Additional details about his funeral and services are pending.