West Virginia University football player recruitment Chris Wilson Jr. He was killed in a drive-by shooting in Indiana.
According to a report published on Tuesday, October 6 ESPNThe Yorktown High School student, who attended WVU, “was found in a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.” He was 17 years old.
The publication reported that Indiana’s Muncie Police Department received a call reporting shots fired at 2:59 a.m. one morning. The investigation into the emerging star’s death is currently ongoing.
WVU Mountaineers coach Rich Rodriguez In a statement to the press, he said the Football program was “heartbroken” to learn the tragic news. “We really enjoyed getting to know Chris during the recruiting process. The WVU football program sends it over.”[s] “My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Chris’ family at this difficult time.”
The outlet also reported that the principal of Yorktown High School was also present. Stacey Brewer He addressed Wilson Jr.’s death in written communication with parents and students on Monday morning, Oct. 5. “It is with great sadness that I share that Yorktown High School senior Chris Wilson tragically passed away this morning,” Brewer wrote. “His family has given us permission to share this news. Chris was a valued member of our school, football team, and community. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and teammates.”
Local Indianapolis news source fox 59 It was reported later Tuesday that Wilson Jr.’s family was searching for “answers” amid the tragedy. his mother, Tywanna PriceHe told the press that the attacker “took my life away from me” and then called on the unknown person to “come forward”.
The mother continued, “The report said someone walked behind or next to the car and shot into the side. That’s all I know. That’s all they told me.”
Price also said his son was in the car with his girlfriend at the time of the incident. “They were not injured. So it was as if my son was targeted,” he said. “We deserve more answers. He deserves more answers. He had a good life ahead of him.”
Muncie officials “did not clarify” whether officers identified or searched for a suspect or suspects, the publication said, adding that the department “told the family this.” [is] I’m following your tips, but I won’t post any more at this time.
Yorktown Police Chief Kurt Walthour He also spoke to the media outlet and reiterated that Price and his family can trust the department’s processes. “A lot of man-hours go into this. I know the Muncie Police Department, I know their detectives, and they work very, very hard on this,” Walthour said.