Former wide receiver Reche Calwell, who played for the Patriots, Chargers, and Redskins, was shot and killed in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, his mother confirmed.

According to authorities, it appears that the shooting wasn’t a random act and that Reche could have been the target.

TMZ reports:

Caldwell’s mother tells us … Reche — real name Donald Caldwell — was getting ready to take his girlfriend out on a date when he went back inside his home to grab a jacket.

Reche’s GF says the former player was “ambushed” by a “couple of people” who jumped out of bushes trying to rob him.

We’re told Reche was shot in the leg and chest — and someone called 911.

Unfortunately, the injuries were so severe, Caldwell’s mother tells us Reche died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.

“He was a good person who smiled all of the time,” Deborah Caldwell tells us.

“He tried to help everyone he could. He was the type of guy who would take his shirt off his back and give it to you.”

No arrests have been made at this time.

Investigators are gathering information and asking the public for help — saying anyone with info should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.

Reche was 41. Sending our deepest condolences to his family and friends.