![]() ![]() "Phoenix Union will provide emotional support for the students, staff, and families connected to the Cesar Chavez Football team and the broader Chavez community. Police were immediately contacted, who deployed a dive team, air support and boats to investigate a potential tragedy at the lake. During their time at the lake, a student-athlete went missing. "While attending an athletic camp at Lakeside-Blue Ridge High School on Monday, July 17, the Cesar Chavez Football team traveled to a lake after the camp ended. "Searches were conducted throughout the area by boat, ground and air."Ĭesar Chavez Athletic Director Lenny Doerfler responded to an email from The Arizona Republic, stating to reach out to the Phoenix Union High School District spokesman.įranco released this statement prior to the discovery of Hampton's body: "Officers from the Show Low Police Department, Deputies from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office and members of the Timber Mesa Fire Department responded immediately to locate the missing juvenile," the release said. Monday, it first received a 911 call regarding a missing 15-year-old. On Tuesday morning, the Navajo County Sheriff's Office said that at about 8 p.m. Arizona DPS air rescue is also on scene," the statement said. "All three Navajo County Search and Rescue groups, the Navajo County Search and Rescue, the White Mountain Sheriff’s Posse and the Hashknife, have been activated. Tuesday to assist with locating the missing teen. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Dive Team arrived at Show Low at 10:45 a.m. "Our deepest sympathies are with Christopher’s family and friends." ![]() "We also thank the Show Low Police Department, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, the Blue Ridge community, the Phoenix Police Department and all the first responders for their support. "We want to thank the Laveen and Phoenix Union communities for their extensive support during this difficult time," the statement said. Christopher was a friend, athlete and kind young man that will be deeply missed by all those who knew him."įranco said the district and Cesar Chavez will continue to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. "PXU continues to offer emotional support for students, staff and families impacted. "This tragedy impacts all communities that we serve," the statement says. Richard Franco, spokesman for the Phoenix Union High School District, issued a statement, expressing sympathy to Hampton's family and friends who are grieving his loss. The Navajo County Sheriff's Office offered its condolences to Hampton's family and thanked the various partner agencies that were involved in the search effort. The football team was in summer camp in the White Mountains at Lakeside Blue Ridge High and decided to go to the lake at the neighboring town. Christopher Hampton, a 15-year-old Laveen Cesar Chavez High School football player, was found dead in Show Low Lake on Tuesday after going missing the day before. ![]()
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