Deegan Kirschke dies in fatal Hampshire shooting.
Fatal Hampshire shooting death of Deegan Kirschke.
Hampshire authorities confirmed the tragic passing of a 17-year-old individual during a late Saturday nighttime incident at a residence. The event unfolded when police were called to a specific location on High Avenue close to South State Street around 11:30 p.m. Responding officers arrived and found the young man injured by gunfire, ultimately declaring him deceased on the premises. Despite initial reluctance to share details, the victim’s identity was later revealed through family connections as Deegan Kirschke, a well-known student at Hampshire High School who was deeply involved in wrestling and motorsports from a young age. Law enforcement announced an arrest on Sunday evening, but no further information was given about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
