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HAMPSHIRE, Ill. (WLS) — A 17-year-old high school wrestler was shot and killed in a west suburban home over the weekend, friends and family said.
Deegan Kirschke, 17, was killed inside a home in the 100-block of High Street in Hampshire around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, officials said.
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Keyshaun D. Davis, 20, of Hampshire has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the life or health of a child, reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a firearm owners identification card and possession of ammunition without a FOID card in Kirschke’s death.
Davis appeared in court Monday on the charges.
Prosecutors said, on Saturday, Kirschke and another friend were at Davis’ home.
They said Davis took his mother’s gun from her bedroom, and was having a contest to see who could disassemble it the fastest.
At some point, he picked up the loaded weapon and pulled the trigger, prosecutors said.
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A single bullet struck Kirschke in the abdomen, killing him.
Many of Kirschke’s family and friends were in court to hear as the alleged gunman appeared in front of the judge.
Davis sat in court sobbing while prosecutors recounted the shooting.
Prosecutors say, while his mother is a FOID card holder and legally owned the gun, Davis had no legal right to have a gun.
The state asked that Davis be held without release. But he has no criminal record, and the judge opted to allow his release pretrial.
Kirschke’s family, who was clearly emotional, declined to speak to reporters after court.
They did release a statement saying, in part, “Deegan was more than just a 17-year-old kid. He was a son, a grandson, a teammate and a friend. He was a high school wrestler who worked hard on the mat and carried that same determination and kindness into every part of his life. His smile, his energy, and the way he cared for others, made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him.”
“On behalf of the entire District 300 community, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Deegan’s family and friends during this very difficult time. Hampshire High School is committed to supporting students and staff as they navigate this loss, and counseling services are available to provide care and support to those in need,” Community Unit School District 300 Superintendent Martina Smith said.
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