Newberry High School senior killed in hunting accident
December 9, 2024
Staff report
NEWBERRY, Fla. – A Newberry High School senior was killed in a hunting accident yesterday.
At about 6:14 p.m. on December 8, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers responded to a hunting incident involving a minor in Alachua County. According to a statement released by FWC, preliminary information indicates that the firearm was accidentally discharged. The victim was transported to Shands Hospital and later died from the injury. This is an active investigation, and there is no further information available at this time.
Newberry High School Principal James Sheppard sent an email to parents, asking them to check in with their children and offering support for students who may need it.
LLM💔 Taken too soon you were the sweetest boy
Heart breaking.
Terrible news.
Praying for his family and friends and the entire football team.💔
Praying for the Lancaster Family, this truly saddens our hearts. May God give continue to be your comfort and strength throughout this difficult time 😢🫶🏾🙏
I’m sure they appreciate the sentiment. But they may not want their name divulged.
Wrong forum. Tell these guys
https://www.wcjb.com/2024/12/09/newberry-high-school-football-player-dies-hunting-accident-wonderful-young-man/
which quotes the announcement from his parents, who including their names.
So sad for all who know and love this young man. Special prayers for his family and the extended NHS Panther community.
Matthew 5:4
He was the sweetest and most polite young man around Newberry with such a sweet smile and personality since he was a young boy. Gone too soon 💔 RIP Malachi 🕊️🙏
If my heart is this heavy laden, God have mercy on his family and close friends. Send them peace that surpasses all understanding. We are a small community and all our children play together. These boys played basketball in my yard with my daughter and her friends. She is also an NHS Senior and athlete. He was an amazing young man and I am praying for all those who loved and cared for him. The only comfort is knowing he and his family knows and trusts God who makes no mistakes.