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Football Recruit Joshua Ancrum Killed in Shooting After Dispute over Video Game

Football recruit Joshua Ancrum died on Tuesday at the age of 17 years old after he was shot by a friend during an argument about a video game.

Peter Burke of Local 10 Miami reported the news, noting Ancrum was at his friend's house when the argument started. Miami Gardens police officer Carolyn Frazer confirmed a 16-year-old boy was arrested and faces a charge of aggravated manslaughter.

It wasn't confirmed if the boy will be tried as an adult.

"What mother wants to bury their son?" Ancrum's mother, Lisa Alvarez, said. "It's supposed to be the other way around.