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High school football player dies after on-field injury

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Sept 5, 2015

A high school football player in Louisiana died Friday night after being injured during a punt return.

Tyrell Cameron, a sophomore who played for the Franklin Parish Patriots, was hit during a punt return, according to CNN. Initial reports indicate that Cameron suffered a broken neck, but the investigation is ongoing.

An ambulance was present at the game, and provided immediate medical attention. Cameron died shortly after being transported to a local hospital.

School officials and friends shared their condolences on social media.

If you only know Tyrell Cameron in death, and didn't know him in life, then you truly missed out on what is good in our...

Posted by Franklin Parish Patriot Football on Saturday, September 5, 2015

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