College Bound Philly Mastery Charter North HS Football Star Suhail Gillard Shot Dead

PHILADELPHIA, PA. (THECOUNT) — Philly high school football star running back, Suhail Gillard, who was preparing to graduate from Mastery Charter North with a full football scholarship, was fatally shot Sunday night in Overbrook, according to Philadelphia police.

The 18-year-old standout Philadelphia athlete was a three-time All-Public League running back for the Pumas who had accepted an offer to West Virginia State University, reports PhillyVoice.

Authorities say they responded to the 1100 block of North 63rd Street around 5:23 p.m. Sunday afternoon on reports of a man with a gun.

When they arrived, Gillard was discovered suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.

He was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

SG. via Twitter:

@gillard_suhail I am blessed to say I recieved [sic] and offer from West Virginia State University!! Thank you. @qwil35

Gillard’s defensive line coach, Mickey Grace, posted a statement on Twitter about his death.

Coach Mickey Grace via Twitter:

@Mickelod3on It’s with grieving hearts that we inform you of the untimely passing of our beloved brother, Suhail Gillard. He was the most respected and hardest worker Mastery ever had the honor and privilege to put a jersey on. Rest well #Agent4 4ever.

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