A former Winnipeg Blue Bomber has been shot to death, allegedly by his own son.

Antonio Armstrong and his wife, Dawn, were shot early Friday morning, American media has reported. The couple's 16-year-old son has been charged with murder.

The Blue Bombers sent their condolences to the former player's family on Friday night.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of alumni Antonio Armstrong, who passed away today," the Blue Bombers said in a Tweet.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends of Antonio Armstrong (LB, 2000-01) & his wife Dawn. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/g1gR7TaTva">pic.twitter.com/g1gR7TaTva</a> —@BomberAlumni

Armstrong started his CFL career in 1998 with the Lions and was traded to the Bombers in 2000 where he was Winnipeg's defensive player of the year.

After a serious fracture in 2000, Armstrong attempted play in the NFL but the injury held him back. He re-signed with the Bombers in 2001 and was a starter in Winnipeg's Grey Cup loss to the Calgary Stampeders.

Armstrong retired in 2002.

He was an associate pastor at a local church and had been running a gym in the Houston area, according to American media.