Crime & Safety
Police Charge Teen In Death Of Mooresville High Student
Gavin Sharpe died after falling out of a truck during a service project at MHS. Police have charged another teen in his death.
MOORESVILLE, NC — A 17-year-old Mooresville teen has been charged in the death of a 15-year-old Mooresville High School football player who died after falling out of a truck earlier this month on the school’s campus.
On Aug. 3, Gavin Sharpe was participating in a service project at the school when he fell out of a truck in the parking lot by Coach Joe Popp Stadium and hit his head. He died two days later.
Sharpe was a rising sophomore at the school, according to his obituary. “He had a contagious smile, loved everyone, and never met a stranger,” it said.
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"He was one of the best people you'll ever meet," said Isaac Riffle, a teammate of Sharpe, according to the Mooresville Tribune. "He was one of the hardest workers and off the field, hands down."
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The 17-year-old was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle by criminal summons on Aug. 16, according to a Mooresville Police Department spokesperson.
“We are not releasing name or photo of minor,” the spokesperson said.
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