India, Oct. 6 -- A tragic shooting in Muncie, Indiana, has claimed the life of a 17-year-old football prospect.

Christopher Wilson Jr., a senior at Yorktown High School, was fatally shot in the early hours of Monday, October 5, according to USA Today.

A standout defensive end at Yorktown High School, Wilson was considered the top-rated football recruit in East Central Indiana. In June, he announced his commitment to West Virginia, selecting the Mountaineers over Auburn, Cincinnati and Purdue to continue his college football career.

The highly regarded prospect had made five appearances for the Tigers this season, recording 12 tackles, including two for loss, along with one sack and four quarterback hurries.

According to a report first...