Marshawn Mitchell, a 14-year-old student, was shot and killed at Hillcrest High School in Illinois after a homecoming football game. The incident occurred when police were trying to disperse a group of people on campus. This tragic event adds to the ongoing issue of school shootings in the United States.
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was fatally shot at Hillcrest High (IL) following the Homecoming Football Game against Oak Park last night.
Country Club Hills police were clearing out a group of people on campus around 9 p.m. when shots were fired. pic.twitter.com/psPIB5HKDV
— K-12 School Shooting Database (@K12ssdb) September 16, 2023
Tragedy struck Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois, last night as 14-year-old Marshawn Mitchell was fatally shot following the Homecoming Football Game against Oak Park. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. when the Country Club Hills police were clearing out a group of people on campus and shots were fired.
The news of Mitchell’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving students, parents, and faculty members devastated. The school district has announced that counseling services will be available to students and staff in order to help them cope with the trauma.
Authorities are actively investigating the shooting and have not yet released any information regarding suspects or motives. The Country Club Hills Police Department is calling on anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in their investigation.
The tragic event has sparked renewed calls for increased safety measures at schools and sporting events across the country. The K-12 School Shooting Database, which tracks incidents of gun violence in schools, has been vocal about the need for stricter gun control laws and improved security measures.
As the community mourns the loss of Marshawn Mitchell, they are coming together to support his family and remember him as a vibrant and talented young student. The Hillcrest High School community is determined to honor Mitchell’s memory and prevent any further acts of violence from occurring in their school or any other..
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was fatally shot at Hillcrest High (IL) following the Homecoming Football Game against Oak Park last night.
Country Club Hills police were clearing out a group of people on campus around 9 p.m. when shots were fired. pic.twitter.com/psPIB5HKDV
— K-12 School Shooting Database (@K12ssdb) September 16, 2023