High School Football Star Xyere Brooks Dies During Shooting Incident At Home

It’s always heartbreaking to hear about something like this happening.

16-year-old Xyere Brooks, a high school football star in New Jersey has tragically passed away during a shooting incident at his home. It’s a real punch in the gut to lose someone with such a bright future ahead of them.

According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, cops responded to a report of gunfire at a Camden residence … and found Brooks suffering from a bullet wound.

Brooks was rushed to a nearby hospital … though, sadly, he succumbed to his injuries while there.

The prosecutor’s office said multiple juveniles were in the home at the time of the incident, and detectives are still trying to figure out what happened.

“No criminal charges have been filed at this time,” the prosecutor’s office said. “This investigation is active and ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.”

Brooks’ brother, Manazh Tompkins, told 6ABC the shooting was a terrible accident.

“She put the gun to his head, and I guess she didn’t expect it to go off,” Tompkins said to the outlet. “To make a long story short, the gun went off on my brother, and he’s no longer here with us.”

Brooks, a sophomore, was a standout football player at Kipp High School … and had been receiving interest from college programs like Syracuse and Rutgers.

“Xyere was a supportive teammate and friend, a dedicated student, and a standout on the football field whose talent and determination left a strong impression on all who knew him,” Kipp H.S. said in a statement.

“We are holding Xyere’s family, friends, and everyone who knew and loved him in our hearts. .”

The community is in shock and mourning the loss of such a talented and promising young athlete. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and teammates during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace, Xyere.

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