Ravens' James Proche on deadly Texas shooting: 'Another life taken for no reason'
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver James Proche reacted to a shooting in Texas at a youth football game that left one person dead over the weekend.
Lancaster police said Sunday officers were called to Lancaster Community Park after a disagreement between coaches and the officials during the game.
"During the disagreement the opposing coaching staff were involved in a physical altercation and one of the individuals involved in the altercation discharged a firearm striking one adult male," police said. "The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced dead."
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James Proche II, #11 of the Baltimore Ravens, warms up before the preseason game against the Washington Football Team at FedExField on August 28, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
According to the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 43-year-old Michael Hickmon.
Proche, a Dallas native, urged his community on Twitter to do better.
"A gun to a youth football game? another life taken for no reason. another black kid growing up without a father. we gotta do better Dallas. the pride ain’t ever worth the consequences," Proche wrote. "RIP Coach Mike Hickmon."
Proche is entering his third season in the NFL. He was a sixth-round pick of the Ravens in 2020. The former SMU standout has appeared in 28 games and has caught 17 passes for 216 yards.
James Proche, #11 of the Baltimore Ravens, looks on against the Detroit Lions during warmups at Ford Field on September 26, 2021 in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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