Flag Football Player Jailed for Killing Rival Who Scored Winning TD
Summary
Antonio Hawley was sentenced to 32 years in prison for shooting and killing Aaron Wiggins during a flag football game in Washington, D.C., in October 2021. Hawley fired 17 shots after tensions rose between the players following Wiggins' game-winning touchdown.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at Watkins Elementary School during a flag football game.
- Hawley was 18 years old at the time; Wiggins was 26.
- The field lights went off during the game, and Wiggins caught the winning touchdown on the final play.
- Hawley fired 17 shots, hitting Wiggins 13 times, killing him at the scene.
- Hawley was convicted of first-degree murder while armed, illegal firearm possession, and carrying a pistol without a license.
- He was sentenced to 32 years in prison plus 5 years of supervised release.
- Prosecutors and police officers involved in the case were publicly recognized for their work.
- The U.S. Attorney stressed that violence leading to death carries serious consequences.
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