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A high school football star in Philadelphia was fatally shot on Sunday, and the suspected killer is his twin brother, who was also a football standout at the same school.
Police responded to a report of a person with the gun, the statement says, but police have not commented further on the circumstances of the killing or a possible motive.
John Davidson, Mastery’s head coach, toldThe Philadelphia Inquirerthat Suhail had multiple colleges interested in him.
School principal Chris Ziemba told the paper, “Suhail was a beloved student. He was an amazingly strong member of our community. He got along with everyone. He stood up for everyone. He was extremely bright. So capable. He was amazing on the football field. He had an amazingly bright future ahead of him.”
Days before the shooting, Grace celebrated the brothers’ selection to the All-Public team on Twitter, describing them as “twins who are different but their love of the game, work ethic & ridiculous pain tolerance made them incredibly coachable.”
Team captain Trenton Williams, 18, toldThe Inquirerhe believes the shooting wasn’t intentional. “I know Fayaadh didn’t do it on purpose. I know it was an accident. That’s his twin. His twin would never do that. They had much love for each other. I just cried my eyes out.”
Fayaadh Gillard.Courtesy of Philadelphia Police Department
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In addition to murder, Fayaadh is charged with possession of an instrument of crime, unsworn falsification to authorities and obstructing justice.
The Inquirerreports he was released from custody after posting 10 percent of his $125,000 bail.
It wasn’t immediately clear if Fayaadh has entered a plea or retained an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
source: people.com
