Houston Baptist star and NBA prospect Darius Lee shot and killed at gathering in New York
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College Star Darius Lee succumb to death amidst mass shooting
People around the world witnessed yet another violent shooting incident in America, taking the life of a a young star in the making, Darius Lee. Hearts sank with dismay due to a tragic shooting taking place at an early-morning gathering Monday that took place in his hometown of New York. Lee was one of nine individuals who were shot at a gathering in the early morning hours Monday in Harlem. The shooting broke out while filming a rap video at a barbecue, as stated by the Houston Baptist program.
According to the New York Police Department, police responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 12:36 a.m. at East 139th St. and Fifth Ave. in Manhattan. When officers arrived at the scene, they found nine people with heavy gunshot wounds, including Darius Lee. In all, seven men and two women were injured during the early morning incident.
While the male victim has not been identified by police pending family notification, a spokesperson for his college identified him on Monday as 21-year-old Darius Lee. Police say that the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the torso. The United States has been plagued with Mass Shootings as of late with 1.5 incidents occurring everyday on average, yet another incident unfolded before out eyes, as a budding baller has his life snuffed out.
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“We are devastated” – Houston mourns the loss of a young talent in Darius Lee, as multiple people are injured in mass shooting at Harlem
The reason for such mass shooting incidents is unclear to everyone, but is indeed safe to say that the Unites States of America is bleeding more than ever. Darius Lee, a 21-year old local basketball sensation, was pronounced dead at Lincoln Medical Center as his horrified mother mourned the loss of her son, who had returned from school for his vacations. A firearm was recovered at the scene, according to the NYPD, though no one has yet been arrested in connection with the shooting and investigations are ongoing.
Lee, who was from Harlem, New York, played for Houston Baptist University, where he was on track to graduate with his bachelor’s degree in December and was recently named HBU Robbie Robertson Male Student-Athlete of the Year, according to a statement from the school. Lee was a Second Team All-Southland performer as a senior last season after leading the Huskies in scoring and rebounding. He was sixth nationally in steals per game, while averaging 18.2 points per game.
“We are devastated. Darius was a remarkable young man who loved the Lord, his mom, his family, his teammates, his friends and his entire HBU family. We are in shock and cannot wrap our heads around this news. My heart breaks for his mom, his sister and his entire family, and for our basketball team. The only thing we find comfort in right now is knowing where Darius is. He is in the arms of Jesus… we know that as fact. And we will see him again some day.” Houston Baptist and Darius’s coach, Ron Cottrell said in a statement.
“He was an innocent kid that was in school playing basketball. He cared about basketball. He decided to stay outside one day, and this is what happens. My brother’s gone. Great kid. He’s gone for no reason. I’ve been trying to figure it out myself.” Lee’s sister Tiara spoke through tears, as she was aghast with such sudden news of his brother.
The shooting comes amid national concern over gun violence and as the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to strike down a law that makes it difficult to legally carry a handgun in New York. Shootings are down 11% so far this year in New York City, compared to last year. Murders are down 12% but are still at their second-highest level since 2012.
As we try to calm ourselves in these tough times, our heart goes out to the family of all the victims, specially Lee’s family, whose grief is incomprehensible to us. We wish them strength and hope, and pray that such events never occur in the future.
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Aditya Minocha
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