Doctor, his grandkids among 5 killed in shootings at South Carolina home
By William Mansell
31 minutes ago Five people are dead, including two children, following a shooting at a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the York County Sheriff s Office. A sixth person was also shot and suffered serious injuries, officials said.
WSOC - PHOTO: A suspect was found in the York County mass shooting the night of April 7, 2021 that left five people dead, according to authorities. The victims were identified as: Dr. Robert Lesslie, 70; his wife, Barbara Lesslie, 69; their grandchildren, 9-year-old Adah Lesslie and 5-year-old Noah Lesslie; and James Lewis, 39, who was working at the home at the time he was shot, authorities said.
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The father of Phillip Adams, the former NFL player who was identified as the gunman in a South Carolina shooting that left five dead, said football might bear some of the blame.
Adams played in the NFL from 2010 to 2015 and suffered multiple injuries, including concussions and a broken ankle. Alonzo Adams, the ex-cornerback’s dad, told WCNC-TV his son had recently moved to Rock Hill. I can say he s a good kid, Alonzo Adams said. I think the football messed him up.
A source identified the suspect as Phillip Adams on Thursday. Adams’ parents lived near Rock Hill and the football player had been treated by the doctor at one point, the person told The Associated Press. The York County Coroner s Office later confirmed Adams as the gunman.
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(ROCK HILL, S.C.) Five people are dead, including two children, following a shooting at a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday, according to the York County Sheriff s Office.
A sixth person was also shot and has serious injuries.
Deputies were sent to the home around 4:45 p.m. local time after a report of a shooting involving multiple individuals.
The suspect was apprehended at a nearby home, the York County Sheriff s Office said.
The victims were identified as: Dr. Robert Lesslie, 70; his wife, Barbara Lesslie, 69; their grandchildren, 9-year-old Adah Lesslie and 5-year-old Noah Lesslie; and James Lewis, 39, who was working at the home at the time he was shot, authorities said.
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In recent months, the 32-year-old Adams reminisced about his playing days on Instagram. He was a good kid. He was a good kid, his dad said. He didn t talk much and he didn t bother nobody.
A self-described disciplined athlete, court records show a judge recently found Adams guilty of traffic violations and fined him stemming from a February York County traffic stop. Court records show the judge disposed his case on April 6. I don t think he ever did anybody any harm, Alonzo Adams said, before saying he knew the family. All I can say is we pray for the family. He used to be my doctor a long time ago. I know they were good folks down there. We re gonna keep them in our prayers.