Police are searching for Yaqub Salik Talib, the man accused of fatally shooting a coach during a youth soccer game at Lancaster Community Park in Lancaster. Texas, on Saturday night. The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. when police responded to a call about a shot. According to reports, an argument took place between the coach and the referee. That escalated into a fitness conflict among the coaching staff. Police said Yaqub pulled out a gun and opened fire, hitting another man.
The Dallas County medical examiner’s office confirmed that Michael Hickmon, 43, was taken to the hospital after being shot but unfortunately passed away from his injuries. He used to be a coach for the TexaSports football team. Based on WFAA, Other sports teams have spoken out about Michael’s senseless murder. DEA Dragons youth team president Mike Freeman said, “We saw one of our coaches lying on the ground right there. It is so difficult. Not just a coach. Great dad, great man, great role model, great mentor.”
As more information becomes available, reports say that Yaqub is the brother of former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib. Both men were coaches of the North Dallas United Bobcats, who were playing for the other team playing at the time of the shooting. Tevar Watson owned the team and was cleaning up another scene while filming and said the footage was pointless.
“I think it’s all senseless, man. Yesterday was probably the worst day of my life, man,” he said. “Losing a good guy. What we call a guy standing up is one of those people who is there for his family. Tevar also noted that about 80 children were present during filming. “I hugged my son then for 20 minutes and he just cried because no kid has to see that,” he said.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragedy.
