News

Actions

Students to hold vigil for metro Detroit teen who died of heart attack during basketball tryouts

Posted
and last updated

Tonight, students will gather to mourn the loss of a 15-year-old basketball player who died during try-outs earlier this week.

Xavier Carter was trying out for the Lincoln Park basketball team on Monday night when he suffered a heart attack. 

Friends say Carter was full of life.

"They're taking it pretty hard, everybody here loved Xavier,” said friend and fellow student, Alma Martinez.

There are plans for a candlelight vigil at Lincoln Park High School tonight at 7:30 p.m.

A GoFundMe account has also been set up for Carter's family, you can help here.