Horrible: Father Gunned Down at Son’s Football Practice in Oakland

A man reportedly walked up to a father who was coaching his son during a football practice in Oakland and shot him in front of his children, according to NBC.

Reuben Lewis shot and killed in front of children. The suspect turned himself in to police story at 11 @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/ZAzGbvS04x

— Cheryl Hurd (@hurd_hurd) February 26, 2021

The immediate aftermath was captured on cell phone video, with parents and children fleeing the park after hearing gunshots.

A family member stated Lewis was coaching his son on the field during a football game. Both of his sons, aged 8 and 5, were present when the shots were fired.

The suspected gunman surrendered to San Leandro police, according to Oakland police. Lewis and the suspect were connected to each other, according to family, but police aren’t saying anything about what transpired.

Friends mourning the loss of Reuben Lewis. He was shot and killed at an Oakland park in front of children including his own. The story at 11 @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/AEbGT7GFg2

— Cheryl Hurd (@hurd_hurd) February 26, 2021

He was the star of the Oakland Bulldogs, a team in the top adult basketball league for players aged 35 and up.

Father Shot and Killed at Son’s Football Practice in Oakland