CLAY COUNTY — Heat stroke has been named the likely cause of death of 14-year-old Sebastian River High football player William Shogran Jr., who died following training camp in mid-August in Clay County, Fla.
The Medical Examiner’s Office released the findings of the autopsy report on Monday.
Shogran Jr., 14, died Aug. 13 while the Sharks were conducting a summer training camp at Camp Blanding, a military base in Starke, Fla., in the Gainesville area.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office expects to release its final death investigation report later today.
Shogran Jr. was the son of Florida Highway Patrol officer William Shogran.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, an SRHS coach called 911 at about 11 a.m. regarding Shogran becoming ill.
He was transported to Shands Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
According to information relayed during the 911 call, Shogran fell ill due to the heat following a training session.
Team members, coaches and staff were interviewed by Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigators.
Shogran Jr.’s Wednesday morning started at 6:15 a.m. with weight conditioning, followed by breakfast at 7 a.m., according to the investigative report. At 8:45 a.m., Shogran Jr. and the team went out to the field to participate in various activities based on their position.
Teammates told investigators that Shogran Jr. said he did not feel well. However, Head Coach Kevin Pettis and assistant coaches said they had no knowledge of Shogran’s statements at that time.
Shortly thereafter, Shogran Jr. walked toward the sidelines where water was located, according to the report. When Coach Pettis asked if he were OK, the student said he felt dizzy, Pettis told investigators.
Pettis then gave Shogran Jr. water and began removing the player’s shoulder pads and other equipment. Shogran Jr. then told Pettis that he felt like he was going to pass out, the report states, which prompted the call to 911 “for precautionary reasons.”
As emergency responders arrived on scene, the player became lethargic and unresponsive, the Sheriff’s Office said in the report. CPR was administered and Shogran Jr. was taken to Shands Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Shogran Jr. and his teammates arrived at Camp Blanding around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, for what was to be a two-day training camp. That night, they did a 45-minute training session before dinner and then “lights out” was called at 11 p.m., according to the Sheriff’s Office report.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
