High School Football Captain DeAngelo Miles Fatally Shot

It’s really sad news – the 17-year-old high school football captain, DeAngelo Miles, was tragically shot and killed in a shooting incident on Sunday.

It’s a terrible loss for his family, friends, and community. DeAngelo was a promising young athlete with a bright future ahead of him, and it’s just heartbreaking that his life was cut short like this.

According to a report from ABC7, Miles was killed in a shooting on the South Side of Chicago.

Hansberry College Prep principal Kashawndra Wilson called for change as she bemoaned the loss.

“We have to stop losing our young people,” she said. “This amazing young Black boy had unlimited potential that was snatched.”

DeAngelo Miles was honored in a school photo after his graduation.

Wilson added that Miles was beloved by his peers and was destined for greatness.

“Peers loved Deangelo,” she added. “He often would do Tiktoks and interviews of students…because that’s just who he was. He was destined to be on someone’s TV he truly was…smile…heart of gold.”

According to Chicago police, the shooting took place around 3:08 a.m. in the 11900 block of South Wallace Street in West Pullman on Sunday.

The teenager was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head and was later identified at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The motive for the shooting is unknown.

“From our perspective there was no trouble in school, we don’t have any details as to what and why,” Wilson said.

The police are currently investigating the incident, trying to piece together what happened and why. It’s a reminder of how precious life is and how quickly things can change. Our thoughts and prayers are with DeAngelo’s loved ones during this difficult time.

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