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Young Football Star Shot Trying to Stop Fight
8 Jul
Summary
- A young football player was fatally shot trying to de-escalate a fight.
- The shooting occurred during a birthday party at his grandmother's home.
- Police are investigating, and no arrests have been announced yet.
Keshawn Lewis-Hunt, a 20-year-old former football player for Morgan Park High School and Eastern Illinois University, tragically lost his life after being shot multiple times. The incident occurred early Monday morning at his grandmother's residence in Harvey, Illinois, during a birthday celebration.
Lewis-Hunt was reportedly attempting to de-escalate an altercation between two women when he was shot. His brother and former coach remembered him as someone who consistently sought to calm conflicts rather than create them. This incident has ended his aspirations of playing professional football.
Two other individuals sustained injuries during the shooting, including Lewis-Hunt's cousin, whose birthday was being celebrated. As of the report, police have not made any arrests, and the investigation into the fatal shooting remains active.
