A 16-year-old kid was tragically gunned down this week, according to Toledo police.
Eric “EJ” Scott was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound near an intersection and was later transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
The 16-year-old high school football player from Toledo died from two gunshot wounds to the torso, as revealed by the autopsy report from the Lucas County Coroner’s Office. His death has been ruled a homicide.
An investigation into the shooting is underway.
Springfield High School superintendent released this statement on Eric Scott, saying he was a football player for their school.
“Our district is mourning the tragic loss of SHS junior student Eric Scott Jr. EJ was an important part of our school community and football program. He will be remembered for his energetic, joyful spirit as well as his passion for the game of football. Our deepest condolences to EJ and his family at this time,” said Springfield Local Schools in a statement.
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Scott was a cornerback for the Springfield High School Blue Devils football team.
The team is just 2-8 in the year and 0-5 in the conference. After winning two games in a row, the Blue Devils lost the next seven. This is the second-straight season that the team finished with a 2-8 record.
You have to go back to the 2019-2020 season as the last time the team finished with a .500 record as they were 5-5. The year before, they finished 7-4.
