High School Football Star Chris Wilson Jr. Dies in Shooting
The 17-year-old, a top recruit for West Virginia, was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
Chris Wilson Jr., a highly-touted 17-year-old high school football player, has died after being shot in Muncie, Indiana. Wilson, a defensive end and a four-star recruit for West Virginia University's Class of 2027, was preparing for his Division 1 college career when the incident occurred early Monday morning.
Muncie police responded to a call shortly before 3 a.m. and found Wilson inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation.
Yorktown Community Schools confirmed Wilson's death in a letter to families, stating he was a "valued member of our school, our football team, and our community." The school district assured that there is no ongoing threat to students or schools and that counselors will be available for support.
Wilson had committed to play for West Virginia in June. According to 247 Sports, he was ranked as the third highest-ranked player in his class for the Mountaineers, 29th nationally at his position, and the sixth-best high school player in Indiana. He had also received offers from Iowa State, Cincinnati, and Auburn.
