Darryl Hamilton Dead: (Ex) MLB Player Shot & Killed In Tragic Murder-Suicide On Father's Day, Baby Mama Monica Jordan Death Shocks Twitter

Reports confirm that former New York Mets player Darryl Hamilton was shot and killed in a shocking murder-suicide earlier this month. Hamilton was just 50-years-old.

Details surrounding Hamilton's tragic death still remain unconfirmed. According to ESPN, the MLB Network broadcaster's lifeless body was discovered by authorities in his suburban home in Houston, Texas on Father's Day (Sunday, June 21).

Pearland Police Lieutenant Patrick Savage claims that an initial investigation determined Hamilton was shot several times before his untimely death. A woman named Monica Jordan (44) was also found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Law enforcement officials determined that a struggle did not occur before the bloody incident, which took place "just inside the front door." An unidentified third party individual called 911 at around 4:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Jordan was Hamilton's girlfriend, and the couple shared a 14-month-old child together. The baby was found unharmed within the residence, and was ultimately turned-over to Child Protective Services. 

Hamilton was a retired outfielder who played for several professional teams including the Milwaukee Brewers (1988, 1990-95), Texas Rangers (1996), San Francisco Giants (1997-98), Colorado Rockies (1998-99), and finally the Mets (1999-2001). 

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shared his condolences in a recently released statement:

"All of us at Major League Baseball are shocked and saddened by this tragedy. Darryl followed a successful 13-year career on the field by assembling a multifaceted career in our game, working for MLB Advanced Media and in our Baseball Operations Department before moving on to MLB Network. He was a talented and personable individual, and we were proud to call him a member of the Baseball Family. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest sympathies to Darryl's family and his many friends throughout our game."

Twitter fans continue sharing their #RIP tributes:

@Ken_Rosenthal: "RIP, Darryl Hamilton. I can't believe I am even typing this. I loved working with him, loved being around him. Just a fantastic person."

@Frank20White: "My prayers and condolences go out to Darryl Hamilton's family . He was a great Major League Player and a friend. RIP my friend."

@RealCJ10: "Stunned and shocked to hear the tragic news of Darryl Hamilton passing. Great player, better person! Prayers go out to his family. RIP buddy."

@HeidiWatney: "Still so shocked that Darryl is gone. My prayers are with his kids, who he was so proud of, and the rest of his family. #RIPDarrylHamilton."

@chuckknoblauch: "RIP Darryl Hamilton. Baseball lost a great person. Thought and prayers to his family."

@TheBigHurt_35: "RIP Darryl Hamilton!!! We All Will Miss You Man!! A Great Person and a Great Friend!!! #HamBone."

@VictorRojas29: "Darryl Hamilton's smile & personality lit up a room. Can't believe he's no longer w/us. #RIP."

@LenKasper: "My heart aches for Darryl Hamilton's family. I can't believe he's gone. He was a sweetheart of a person. This is so tragic. RIP."

@TimWakefield49: "Baseball lost a great man today. What a senseless act of violence. Sad day. RIP Darryl Hamilton."

@Plesac19: "Thoughts and prayers out to the family of Darryl Hamilton. Great man, great teammate, and even better person. RIP DHam."

Thoughts go out to Hamilton's family, friends, and fans during this heartbreaking time.