Trágica noticia. El drama y el dolor se hacen presente en el baloncesto escolar de Estados Unidos. La inesperada muerte de Ashley A.J. James llenó de dolor a compañeros y amigos. El joven jugador, de 19 años, estaba considerado como una de las grandes promesas del país y le auguraban un gran futuro.
Ashley James estaba jugando en el Hargrave Military Academy, en Virginia y se había comprometido con para jugar en Missouri State la próxima temporada para dar un paso más en su carrera, una carrera truncada por un disparo accidental.
Según TMZ Sports, la policía llegó al apartamento y se encontró a A.J. James con un disparo en el pecho. Al parecer, él y otro hombre estaban con el arma en la mano cuando esta se disparó de forma accidental. Recibió asistencia médica, pero no sobrevivió. La policía, además, informó que no hubo intención criminal en el tiro. Por lo tanto, no se han presentado cargos en cuanto a la muerte de la estrella del baloncesto escolar,
RIP AJ James.. Gone too soon 💔 pic.twitter.com/FawALqymr3
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) March 3, 2020
Dear My brother Aj.....Bruh words cant even explain how I feel rn. We shared the same nickname bro. You was my brother, my friend, a teammate. Literally just saw you at the scope lastnight man💔. I love you bro, watch over us all man. We’ll see you soon...#LLAJ 🕊 #Foreverbro❤️ pic.twitter.com/CyxpB0hCTq
— Antwan Jr. (@_antwanepps) March 3, 2020
I cried & felt numb, I had no words cried more & words flooded into my mind! I could hear AJ’s voice “Mrs Dobakybak” I saw that big infectious smile, I thought of how kind, goofy, funny & determined he was. My thoughts are with the James family. My love is with AJ. I miss you! 💔 pic.twitter.com/WfzrcxnPdE
— Mrs.Dobak (@MrsDobak) March 3, 2020
It’s time to love everyone and I mean it! Fix friendships & relationships now! I want to put out this challenge by saying it first to everyone near and far, I LOVE YOU! Like, reply, and retweet! #LoveMovementforAj10‼️❤️
— Coach Corey Turner (@BSCCoach757) March 3, 2020
Waking up to the news of the passing of AJ James is tough. It was evident his drive & his talent. He was a star in the making from the 757 headed to Missouri State with a bright future.
RIP AJ James. Prayers go out to the James family. pic.twitter.com/798NBwxWzK
— BIG SH🏀TS (@BigShotsNation) March 3, 2020
Our Father, which are in Heaven, Hallowed be they name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Lost a friend, a teammate as most importantly a brother. Prayers up for yo family dawg. Love you and you will be missed💔💔💔#longliveAJ pic.twitter.com/nZtiNusWyT
— Caleb ⁶𓅓 (@_kayhoopz_) March 3, 2020
So many of us are grieving the tragic death of former Green Run basketball star Ashley James, me included. Reporters aren't supposed to cry. But I did. Tears of sadness for a life cut short way too soon. Tears of joy for the memories + excitement you provided all. RIP AJ! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SiNMO0YFbB
— Matthew Hatfield (@hatfieldsports) March 3, 2020