Obituary: Who Is Aahric Whitehead?
A young 20-year-old Merrillville High School QB has reportedly died. The news was confirmed by the school’s official Twitter handle, ‘MerrillvilleFootball.’
As per the Twitter post, “Please keep the family and friends of Aahric Whitehead in your thoughts, prayers, and heart as we mourn his passing. Aahric was beloved by his Pirate Football coaches and teammates.”
Merrillville’s senior quarterback, Aarhic, liked the competitiveness that exists at every position on the football team.
He had tremendous offensive talent as a senior quarterback, which helped the school to win many matches.
The authorities have denied revealing the person’s identity who got killed in the Wednesday shooting.
However, it is confirmed that one individual has died due to a shooting in a Merrillville area.
According to Merrillville Police Department Assistant Police Chief Kosta Nuses, first responders were summoned to a shooting in the 7800 block of Hendricks Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Merrillville QB Died In A Shooting Saddened The Town
Merrillville shooting has killed a young football talent in the town. Aarhic Whitehead has been reported to have died in the shooting that happened on Wednesday.
The Twitter post from the school has confirmed the death of a young player. However, police authorities have not disclosed the shooting linked to the footballer.
Whitehead was a 6’1″ tall QB from Merrillville High School, and he was a star player. He weighed 185 pounds.
One of the Twitter users said, “PRAYERS UP FOR EVERY TEAMMATE AND FAMILY. I’M GRIEVING WITH Y’ALL, BUT GODS GOT Y’ALL ALL LOVE.”
Similarly, another user added, “Our thoughts and prayers to Aahric’s family, teammates, and coaches!”
The latest development on the news indicates that the authorities have made no arrest, and police are investigating the incident.
However, it is widely admitted that these types of shooting negatively impact the psyche of the player overall.
Rest in Peace, Aarhic Whitehead; you will always be remembered!