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Gang Suspected In Fla. HS Football Player's Death

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The Associated Press

Published: September 28, 2008

BELLE GLADE - Police say the prep football star killed in South Florida hours after his team's homecoming game was likely an innocent victim of gang violence.

Norman Griffith was found shot to death in his mom's Dodge Durango early Saturday morning. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says the 18-year-old Pahokee standout was attending a dance in Belle Glade, and gang members didn't like his school colors.

Lt. Mike Wallace says Griffith was trying to leave and do the right thing, but the purported gang members followed him. One of Griffith's friends heard at least six shots.

Griffith was considered a good Division I prospect at linebacker, and had received scholarship offers from several schools.

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