A tragic shooting in Muncie, Indiana, has claimed the life of a 17-year-old football prospect.
Christopher Wilson Jr., a senior at Yorktown High School, was fatally shot in the early hours of Monday, October 5, according to USA Today. Muncie police discovered Wilson’s body inside a vehicle in the 1400 block of East Cromer Avenue on Monday, according to a report first published by the Muncie Star Press. Melissa Criswell, deputy chief of the Muncie Police Department, said Delaware County emergency dispatchers received a report of a shooting at 2:59 am.
Wilson had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Muncie police.
Uncommonly, he never sought out the attention that came with being a high Division-1 football recruit. Our team has lost a brother, and we will carry him with us forever,” the head coach added. Because he treated others with love and kindness, “He was highly respected.
Brewer described Wilson as “a valued member of our school, our football team, and our community. Yorktown head football coach Mike Wilhelm also paid tribute to the teenager, remembering him not only for his ability on the field but also for the way he treated those around him. “He’s a great football player, but an even better friend and teammate. “He showed up every day and worked hard to get better.
