

The charge against Smith is only an allegation. Smith was being held Wednesday in Salem County Jail on a charge of simple assault at a youth sporting event. The victim was treated at the scene and later went to a hospital for treatment of facial injuries, police said.

More: Man faces endangering charge Incident involving child in a Wawa restroom has police seeking information However, a spectator provided information about his vehicle and police arrested Smith at his home. Smith fled in a vehicle after striking the man in the face, police alleged. Smith allegedly approached the victim around 8:10 p.m., following a major division playoff game at the league’s Pennsylvania Avenue complex, said a police account. He's been arrested in Dallas and Collin counties on several charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment.FRANKLIN - A Williamstown man was jailed after allegedly punching a man at a Little League game here.ĭillon Smith, 30, is accused of hitting a 54-year-old Franklinville man during a dispute over a call on the field on Tuesday evening, according to Franklin police. Talib has a criminal history dating back to 2015. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Some parents said their children are so traumatized that they may never play sports again. "He was a genuine person, he was a loving person, he was a father first," Lewis added. On Sunday, Hickmon’s players and their parents grieved together. They shouldn’t have to witnesses what they witnessed." "His son witnesses him get shot and murdered on the field," Lewis said. "I just hollered for my son and made sure my son was alright."īivins said he looked back to see Hickmon lying on the ground.


"I seen the fire from the gun and I hollered for my son," C.J. Parents who were at the game said their first reaction when they heard gunfire was to find their children and run. "No one should be coming to a 9-year-olds game and be fearful for their life or maybe my son gets shot while playing football.
