Star Philadelphia HS Football Player Reportedly Shot and Killed by Twin Brother
By Karl Rasmussen
Some tragic news out of Philadelphia, as a promising high school football star has reportedly been shot dead by his twin brother, according to police.
18-year-old Suhail Gillard was shot in the chest around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday after he and his twin brother, Fayaadh, were playing with a gun, per NBC10. The incident reportedly took place in their father's apartment.
Suhail Gillard's twin brother Fayaadh has been charged with murder, but the shooting remains under investigation and further details on the incident were not disclosed. https://t.co/XyQRlEktgY
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Suhail Gillard was reportedly taken to a hospital in the area where he was later pronounced dead.
Fayaadh was arrested Monday and has been charged with murder and lying to officials, per police records, but the investigation is still ongoing. He allegedly told officials his brother was shot and killed by a gunman while at a store.
18-year-young Suhail Gillard was receiving offers to play football in college. Then he was shot and killed in Philadelphia. https://t.co/15hZNVuAUe
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Suhail, a Mastery Charter North High School senior, had reportedly been receiving interest from colleges prior to his tragic death. As a star running back he earned All-Public league honors three times.