Football Stars' Feud Turns Fatal

0:00Two former Middletown High football stars, who played like brothers on the field, saw their bond shatter in a brutal shooting. Nigel Smykel faces charges for gunning down Xavier Reyes in what prosecutors call an execution-style killing on Koolie Avenue. Video shows Smykel pulling up, calling Reyes over, firing multiple shots, even after he hit the ground. The two grew up tight, running backs in linemen under the Friday night lights at Rosex Google Stadium. But after graduation, a feud brewed between them. Folks who knew them say it escalated quick, though no one saw murder coming from these gridiron pals. Residents on that dead end street heard the blasts and hit the floor. One mom grabbed her kids in panic. Teammates like Gage Davis are reeling, saying they knew about the beef, but never imagined Smykel turning on his day one friend like this. Police tracks Smykel fling in a black infinity to Hartford, where he ditched the gun in a park before getting nabbed. All tops he confirmed, Reyes died from headshots, and the judge hit Smykel with a $1.75 million

1:01bond as a serious firearm offender. This hits hard in a town where football drains turn to nightmares. Reyes was eyeing a coaching gig to stay linked to the game that raised him, now it's. All shattered by one deadly feud. That wraps Hartford News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.