By Rosy Lawrence | April 28, 2020
Hightower had recently announced his eligibility for the NBA draft and just had a year of NCAA eligibility remaining.
Law enforcement stated that five out of six suspects involved in the murder case have been arrested. According to reports, the victim has been identified as 24-year-old Devante Long who was brutally shot at his residence at 10.49 pm on April 8. He was transported to the hospital after the shooting but didn’t make it.
On April 9 Hightower Tweeted: “God protect my people.”
According to official statement, a fight broke at the victim’s residence after which gunshots were fired. One of the five suspects who have been arrested includes Hightower’s brother Jeffrey.
