10-Year-Old Shot At Pleasantville Football Game Dies: Prosecutor

PLEASANTVILLE, NJ — The 10-year-old who was shot at a high school football game in Pleasantville Friday night has died, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday. He was one of three people shot at the game.

Micah, nicknamed "Dew, "died on Wednesday, five days after he was shot at the high school playoff football game, according to officials. He died hours before Pleasantville and Camden were scheduled to resume their suspended playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Charges against Alvin Wyatt, 31 of Atlantic City, have been upgraded to murder, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced. He was initially charged with two counts of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

He was one of five people who were charged in the shooting. He is the only one who has been charged with murder, according to the prosecutor's office.

Michael Mack, 27, Tyrell Dorn, 28, Shahid Dixon, 27–all of Atlantic City— and Vance Golden, 26, of Pleasantville, are all charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and certain persons not to possess a weapon. Dixon is also charged with eluding.

"On behalf of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, we would like to express our sincere condolences to the Tennant family on the tragic passing of Micah," Tyner said. "Words at this time seem so insufficient to portray the anger and outrage that our community feels regarding his loss. However, his spirit will live on in so many people that he inspired. I have directed the charges against Alvin Wyatt be immediately upgraded to Murder. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office will seek to prosecute this matter to the fullest extent of the law."

“When a tragedy like that happens, it's no fun. You hate to see it. You pray for the families and everyone involved,” Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said during a press conference on Wednesday, according to 6ABC.

"We are all devastated by the news of Micah Tennant’s passing. Tammy and I send our condolences to Dew’s mother, Angela, and everyone who knew and loved him," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "No child deserves to have their promising life cut short, especially by indiscriminate and senseless gun violence. No parent deserves to bury their child. We will hold Dew’s memory close, and we will remember his name, as we continue our work to make New Jersey safer for all of our families."

The boy's mother, Angela Tennant, had been optimistic. Micah had been listed in critical condition at Cooper Hospital in Camden, according to authorities.

A GoFundMe for Micah's treatment raised more than $21,000. The fundraiser, which has a $20,000 goal, was set up on Tennant's behalf.

Micah had a vibrant smile, the page said. He also had a big personality, according to his mother. Tennant posted videos of Dew dancing and flexing.

"Dews personality is too big for him to not come out on top!" Tennant wrote. "It’s just a matter of time."

A chaotic series of events put Dew in this situation. Read more: 3 Shot At Pleasantville Football Game: Child Critical, 5 Arrested

A 15-year-old boy also suffered a graze wound and was treated at the hospital and released, the ACPO said. A 27-year-old man was in stable condition and was scheduled to undergo surgery, the ACPO said.

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Despite the incident, Tennant remained positive and faithful.

"We ain’t using the word hope when it come to Dew ya’ll!" she wrote on Sunday. "We are believers THERE IS NOTHING TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FOR GOD! Tell me where y’all faith is! God said you only need faith as big as a mustard seed I GOT BIG FAITH."

A community walk for victims of the shooting was held on Saturday at Pleasantville's Woodland Avenue Playground.

The teams finished their playoff game on Wednesday, with Camden winning, 22-0. The Philadelphia Eagles hosted the game, and some pro stars surprised the high school players before kickoff.

Each high school received some free passes, specifically for the players' parents and family members.The general public wasn't allowed to attend, but the game was streamed live on nj.com.

Before the game, the teams came together at mid-field for a show of unity and a moment of silence.

Camden will now visit Cedar Creek in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 2 Championship Game next weekend. Read more here: Eagles To Host Pleasantville-Camden Game Suspended By Shooting

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