Tustin Excessive soccer star ‘shot lifeless for his hat’ in Compton

A beloved Orange County college soccer star killed in a wild late-night capturing and automobile crash was senselessly murdered for a hat he was carrying on the time, a pal of his household stated.

Los Angeles County deputies responded to the 14000 block of South Stanford Avenue in Compton shortly earlier than 10 p.m. final Thursday, after receiving reviews of a capturing.

The sufferer, recognized as William Leapart, 19, by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s workplace, was discovered lifeless on the scene, in keeping with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division.

Leapart was a star cornerback and extensive receiver for the Tustin Excessive Faculty Tillers soccer crew.

He left behind a bunch of heartbroken family and friends members who remembered him for his achievements and impeccable character.

Rapper and soccer coach Curtis “Spider Loc” Williams, who coached Leapart and is a pal to his dad and mom and youthful brother, stated the soccer star was killed by a shooter who wished to take the hat Leapart was carrying on the time.

“William was killed by the streets. William didn’t gangbang. He did effectively at school and he had a loving household,” stated Williams in a video posted to Instagram.

“When are black lives going begin mattering to black folks? It don’t make no sense,” Williams added.  

Leapart was happy with his efficiency on the sphere and posted movies of successful performs on his X profile.

He maintained a 3.4 grade level common and sought recruitment by black schools.

“Searching for the fitting alternative!! Recruitment 100% open,” he wrote on X in December 2023.

Leapart’s outdated crew paid him a touching tribute on social media.

“As quickly as he arrived on campus, he set the instance of what’s the commonplace of a pupil athlete is. He was quiet, humble and had one of many largest hearts,” states a put up on the Tillers’ Instagram profile.  

“Our ideas and prayers are with the whole Leapart household. Hoping for peace with everybody who has come throughout Will,” the put up continues. “As soon as a Tiller, At all times a Tiller”

The category of 2024 Tustin grad who wore the quantity seven jersey was remembered fondly by his stricken classmates.

“Relaxation in peace William you’re enormously missed,” replied one pal of the slain teen on Instagram.  

Video from the scene of Leapart’s killing exhibits his white sedan crashed head-on right into a utility pole on Stanford Avenue after he was shot whereas driving the automobile.

Investigators taped off the automobile as they looked for clues on the scene.

The LASD remains to be investigating the case. Investigators haven’t launched any data on a doable suspect.

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