KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Leavenworth High School senior and member of the school's football team died late Tuesday night after a physical altercation the night before at a pickup basketball game.
Eric Miller, 18, was playing basketball Monday night in the basement gym at the Leavenworth Hotel when he got into a dispute with another player, according to Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens.
The two went outside and the physical altercation ended with Miller suffering severe injuries.
He was taken to a hospital, but died about 11 p.m. Tuesday, Kitchens said.
Kitchens said police knew the identity of the 19-year-old man involved in the fight. He was arrested late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning in Grandview.
His name has not been released yet, pending extradition to Kansas and possible charges.
They also are looking at cell phone and security video evidence and talking with witnesses.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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