Louisiana High School Football Player Dies After Being Injured on Punt Return

Tragedy struck the high school gridiron in Louisiana on Friday night when a Franklin Parish High School player died after suffering injuries on a punt return, according to the Franklin Sun.  

Tyrell Cameron was wheeled off the field on a stretcher, according to KMAR 95.9 FM's The Extra Point, and was immediately taken to the hospital. According to USA Today, the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office has not commented on the situation yet.

The Franklin Parish High School athletics Twitter account relayed a heartfelt message shortly after midnight Saturday:   

Sterlington High School, which played against Franklin Parish on Friday night, tweeted out its condolences after the game: 

Sterlington football player Hunter Gutierrez stood united with Franklin Parish in an Instagram post late Friday night:

There are no details as to what transpired during the play or how the player suffered the fatal injuries.