Ottumwa -- Michael Haynes, a key contributor on last year's Indian Hills national tournament basketball team, was killed Thursday in a shooting in his hometown of Chicago.
According to news reports, Haynes was shot when he tried to break up a fight between neighborhood friends over a necklace. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
The 22-year old Haynes had signed a letter-of-intent with Iona College in New York and reportedly was set to move there next week.
"We're shocked and deeply saddened by this news," said Indian Hills coach Barret Peery, who had recruited Haynes to be a part of his first team at IHCC prior to the 2011-12 season. "Michael was such a great kid and great member of our team," Peery said. "He was a popular guy who absolutely loved being a part of this family."
Haynes averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 rebounds in his only season with Indian Hills. He played in 31 games and started 11. The 6-foot-7-inch power forward came to Indian Hills after attending the University of Texas-El Paso.
"Michael had a bright future," Peery added. "He had done everything to give himself the opportunity to continue his education and career. It's a sad end to the story."
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