Police said that after the shooting, Yaqub Talib fled, taking the firearm with him. Aqib Talib was named last month as a contributor for Prime Video's 'Thursday Night Football.' Yaqub Talib is the brother of Aqib Talib, a five-time Pro Bowler who announced his retirement in 2020. Police said no other injuries were reported.

Hickmon was later pronounced dead at a hospital. LANCASTER, Texas - The brother of retired NFL cornerback Aqib Talib turned himself in to authorities Monday after police identified him as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a coach at a youth football game in Texas.Ī murder warrant was issued for Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, in the fatal shooting Saturday night of Michael Hickmon, 43, police in the Dallas-area city of Lancaster said.Īccording to witnesses, Talib pulled out a gun and shot Hickmon multiple times after a disagreement between the opposing coaching staff of two youth football teams over calls made by the officiating crew led to a physical fight, police said. The events were too traumatic for us to even consider having the teams return to Wilson to play.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĮx-NFL star Aqib Talib's brother turns self in after slaying of youth football coach This was not a decision made lightly, but it also was not a difficult decision for us to make. “The executive committee of South Durham Little League, in consultation with the coaches of the 8U Orange All Star team and the 9U All Star team, has made the decision to pull both teams out of the NC State Tournament that was being played in Wilson, NC. The South Durham Little League posted a statement on social media saying in part, It could traumatize them for the rest of their lives.” They have their whole lives ahead of them and for something like this to happen.

It’s just very sad that someone would ever want to shoot anything near a youth event. “It’s just something that would never be expected to happen. Walcourt says those who were there continue to try to process the traumatic experience. A witness at the Little League field told WITN that seven and eight-year-old players were lying face down in the dugouts and on the field for protection.

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