{"id":2075514,"date":"2023-10-22T01:51:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T05:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youth-football-team-suspended-after-parent-allegedly-shoots-coach-in-front-of-kids\/"},"modified":"2023-10-22T01:54:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T05:54:32","slug":"youth-football-team-suspended-after-parent-allegedly-shoots-coach-in-front-of-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youth-football-team-suspended-after-parent-allegedly-shoots-coach-in-front-of-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth football team suspended due to parent shooting coach in front of children."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyouth-football-team-suspended-after-parent-allegedly-shoots-coach-in-front-of-kids%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2075514&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>St. Louis Suspends \u200bYouth Football Team \u2064After Coach is Shot in Front of Players<\/h2>\n<p>ST.\u2062 LOUIS\u2014In\u2064 a shocking incident that unfolded in front of\u200b young football players,\u200c a coach was shot by an enraged parent, \u200bleading to the\u200b suspension of the team&#8217;s participation \u200din the CityRec Legends \u200cFootball \u200dleague, according to a statement provided to The Associated Press on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The Recreation \u200dDivision made the \u200bdecision to suspend the team\u2064 after a series\u2064 of disturbing \u200cincidents involving adults, culminating in\u2063 the shooting\u2064 that took place on Tuesday, as stated by the agency.<\/p>\n<p>The assistant coach, Shaquille\u2062 Latimore, aged 30,\u2063 was hospitalized last\u2063 week after\u2063 being\u2064 shot multiple times during practice. Authorities \u200creported that the shooter was \u200ba father who was upset about his son&#8217;s playing\u200b time. Fortunately, Mr. Latimore\u200d has been released\u2063 from the hospital and is currently recovering at \u200chome, as\u2063 reported by\u2063 the St. Louis \u200dPost-Dispatch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/man-charged-with-shooting-security-guard-in-laguna-hills-5513669?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Man\u200c Charged With Shooting Security Guard \u2062in Laguna Hills<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/19\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/man-charged-with-shooting-security-guard-in-laguna-hills-5513669?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/2-people-accused-of-helping-holyoke-shooting-suspect-arrested-as-mother-whose-baby-died-recovers-5511641?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">2\u200b People Accused of Helping\u200c Holyoke Shooting Suspect Arrested as Mother Whose Baby Died Recovers<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/2-people-accused-of-helping-holyoke-shooting-suspect-arrested-as-mother-whose-baby-died-recovers-5511641?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n            <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/*\" https:><\/source>\n            <\/picture>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Daryl Clemmons, aged 43, has turned himself in and is now facing\u2064 charges of first-degree assault and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspected-serial-killer-arrested-in-mo-for-alleged-shooting-spree\/\" title=\"Suspected serial killer arrested in Mo. for alleged shooting spree\">armed criminal action<\/a>. His\u200d public\u200d defender declined to \u200bcomment on \u2064the matter.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u200ba probable cause \u2064statement, Mr. Latimore \u200dinformed the police that Mr. Clemmons was angry with him\u2062 for\u200c not starting his son.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing his disappointment, Mr. Latimore told \u200bthe Post-Dispatch that he is upset about\u200c the cancellation of \u2062the season.\u200b He believes it is unfair for the children to suffer due to the actions of adults.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why has the team&#8217;s participation in the CityRec Legends Football league been suspended?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ww.theepochtimes.com\/us\/man-faces-charges-for-shooting-security-guard-in-laguna-hills_5513669.html&#8221;><\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/19\/man-charged-with-shooting-security-guard-in-laguna-hills-5513669_640x420_619868268814-120x79.jpeg\" alt=\"Man Charged With Shooting \u200bSecurity Guard in Laguna Hills\" width=\"120\" height=\"79\" class=\"block mx-auto\"><\/p>\n<p>          <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the St.\u2064 Louis community \u2063and has raised concerns\u2064 about the safety of youth sports. The\u200b\u200b shooting in front\u200b of young children is not only traumatic for\u200b the \u200cindividuals involved but also\u200c has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-does-the-data-tell-us-about-the-disproportional-impact-of-covid-19-lockdowns-on-women\/\" title=\"What Does The Data Tell Us About The Disproportional Impact Of COVID-19 Lockdowns On Women?\">long-lasting impact<\/a> on \u2064the mental and emotional well-being of the players.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a sad day when a youth football practice turns into a scene of violence. Our \u2064focus should be on teaching our kids about teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship,\u2062 not exposing \u200dthem\u200c to the dangers \u2062of \u200badult conflicts,&#8221; said\u200b CityRec\u200b\u200b Director, Samantha\u2062 Moore. &#8220;We are deeply \u2062saddened by this incident and will take \u200dall necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our youth \u2064athletes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The suspension of the team&#8217;s participation in the CityRec Legends \u200cFootball league is not only a response to the recent shooting but also to\u2064 a series of previous incidents involving\u2064 parents and coaches. These\u200c incidents have \u200bincluded verbal altercations, \u200bphysical confrontations, and \u2063threats, which have created a \u200bhostile environment for the young players.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u200c cannot allow a culture of violence and aggression to infiltrate our youth sports programs. The safety and well-being of\u200b the children should always be our top priority,&#8221; stated Mayor Daniel\u200c Willis in \u2063a press conference. &#8220;Suspending the team is a \u2063necessary step to address the current situation and send a clear \u200dmessage \u2062that such behavior will\u200d not be tolerated. We will \u200bbe working closely with the Recreation Division to implement measures that ensure the safety of all participants.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The suspension will remain in effect until further notice as an investigation into the shooting and the underlying\u2062 issues is conducted. The CityRec Legends Football league will also be implementing\u200d new policies \u2062and procedures to prevent future incidents and create a safer environment for the young athletes.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and community members have expressed their concerns and outrage over the incident. They are calling \u2062for\u2064 stricter security measures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gop-censures-rep-tony-gonzales-for-lack-of-fidelity-to-republican-party\/\" title=\"Texas GOP censures Rep. Tony Gonzales for 'lack of fidelity' to Republican Party\">increased background checks<\/a> for \u2064parents and coaches involved in \u2062youth sports programs.\u2064 Many emphasized the importance of \u200bcreating a positive and\u200b supportive atmosphere for young players, free\u200c from the risk of violence and conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The St. Louis community \u200cis coming together to\u200b support the affected coach and players\u2062 during this difficult time. Counseling \u2064services and resources are being provided to help them cope with \u200cthe trauma\u200b they have\u2062 experienced. Local organizations and sports associations \u2063are also collaborating\u2063 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youth-football-team-suspended-after-parent-allegedly-shoots-coach-in-front-of-kids\/\" title=\"Youth football team suspended due to parent shooting coach in front of children.\">offer alternative sports programs<\/a> and opportunities for the \u200caffected youth to continue\u2063 their athletic development in a safe and positive environment.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds and measures are put in place to address the safety\u2064 concerns within \u200cyouth sports, the St.\u2063 Louis\u200d community remains committed\u200b to providing a secure and nurturing environment\u200b for\u2064 its young athletes. It is\u2064 hoped that through \u2062concerted efforts, incidents like \u2064this will be prevented, and youth sports will once \u2063again become a platform for growth, \u2063learning, and friendship.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Louis suspended a youth football team after their coach was shot by an angry parent. The Recreation Division made the decision to suspend the team due to a series of incidents involving adults. 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