Phil Dowdell, who recently committed to playing wide receiver at Jacksonville State University, was one of four people slain at the celebration for his sibling Alexis, his stricken grandmother, Ann…
which occurred at a “Sweet 16” birthday party for his little sister.
The same day, he shared snaps of himself and his senior-prom date, both of whom wore sparkly yellow outfits, with him in shorts and a matching jacket. Phil Dowdell was one of four people killed in the shooting that took place at his sister Alexis’ “Sweet Sixteen.”The tragic teen, who had a “million-dollar smile,” was getting ready to graduate before heading off to Jacksonville State on a football scholarship, his grandma said.
Most of the shooting’s victims were teens, according to Pastor Ben Hayes, who serves as the chaplain for the Dadeville Police Department and for the local high school football team.Phil Dowdell was a high-school football standout.Philstavious Dowdell / TwitterPhilstavious Dowdell / Twittertold The Associated Press.
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