A Division II football player was fatally shot in Charleston, West Virginia, in what police is investigating as a home invasion, according to the Associated Press.Jyilek Zyiare Harrington, a 21-year-old linebacker from West Virginia State, was the victim of the shooting, as he was found inside an apartment building on Wednesday. Charleston police Lt. Tony Hazelett issued a statement on the matter, saying that « several gunshots were fired during a disturbance in a hallway and inside the apartment, » per the AP. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHazelett’s state added that Harrington suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene when first responders arrived. « Our thoughts and prayers are with Jyilek’s family as they mourn the loss of this incredible young man, » Ericke S. Cage, president of West Virginia State, said in a letter to the school’s students and faculty. FOX NEWS DIGITAL SPORTS’ COLLEGE FOOTBALL WINNERS AND LOSERS: WEEK 2Vice president of intercollegiate athletics Nate Burton added: « Jyilek truly embodied what it means to be a student-athlete and was a leader not only on campus but in the community. Jyilek was a young man who, during Christmas, would create a GoFundMe to help less fortunate families. »Police added that no information on a possible suspect is available at this time. Harrington was in his senior season this year at WVS, and he played a key role in the team’s win over Barton College last week, collecting eight tackles and a sack in the victory. Before WVS takes on Carson-Newman in its home opener, a moment of silence will be held for Harrington, who previously attended the college. He also played at Divison II Erskine College. Burton added that donations to a fund created by the athletic department in Harrington’s memory will be distributed to a Charlotte organization that will continue his charitable work. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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Division II football player, 21, dead after shooting in home invasion, police say
