On Thanksgiving Day, many families are sitting around the table thanking them for another successful year, but this year was different for the McKelvey family in Charleston, South Carolina.
At about 3:50 am on Thanksgiving, the Charleston police received a call about a victim with a gunshot wound at Pamilla Parkside apartments on Ashley River Road, South Carolina.
The person found lying in front of a car with a gunshot wound was Mikell McKelvey, a 15-year-old football player. Police officers tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at 4 am, according to a police report.
The video above is from West Ashley football coach Donnie Kiefer, who spoke about the talented McKelvey. McKelvey was a highlight on the junior varsity team that was drafted to the high school level as a sophomore.
McKelvey played linebacker and running back. Charleston police are investigating. Authorities have not named any suspects or released any further details about the shooting.
We ask that you keep your family, friends and teammates in your prayers during this difficult situation.
