Aaron Rajman, one of few Orthodox Jewish MMA fighters, shot and killed in Florida home invasion

An MMA fighter in Boca Raton, Florida was shot and killed Monday night in an apparent home invasion, according to the Palm Beach Post.

Aaron Rajman, 25, was a member American Top Team. He had a 2-2 record as a professional after going 8-1 as an amateur and gained renown for being one of the few Orthodox Jewish MMA fighters in the country. He wore a yarmulke in the ring and said he prayed daily.

Per the Palm Beach Post, “several men” entered Rajman’s suburban house around 10:25 p.m. and a fight ensued. Rajman died of his injuries later that night. Police reportedly have little information about potential suspects.

Though Rajman wasn’t an MMA superstar, his death rippled through the sport’s community, particularly in South Florida.

R.I.P @aaronrajman A beautiful soul was taken too soon. Today I have a heavy heart with the passing of my friend. I remember when Aaron went out to NC with me and was my only corner at the end of my amateur career. Shortly after I fought on one of his own mma shows and become the #1 amateur fighter at 115. Thank you Aaron for sharing those special moments. I hope this weekend to make you smile and get the W for you. Miss you bud.

A post shared by Tecia Torres (@teciatorres) on Jul 4, 2017 at 2:44pm PDT

https://twitter.com/WeaselSteve/status/882275027219042306

Friend shared this pic of Aaron Rajman. Said he gave back to community & fought MMA since he was young. Asks ppl to share info abt shooting pic.twitter.com/0nJmrx2nq5

— Charlie Keegan (@CharlieKeegan41) July 4, 2017

UPDATE: Rajman’s friends have started a GoFundMe page to pay for his funeral costs “and more.” You can donate here.

[Palm Beach Post]