Former Gears of War and Fortnite pro Xcells killed in a shooting at a Franklin County home in Virginia
Christopher "Xcells," an ex-Gears of War player and Fortnite professional, was reportedly shot dead in an altercation at a Boones Mill home near Virgil Goode Highway. The police report states that Hill approached a homeowner he did not know and was thereafter fatally shot.
The Gears of War community was plunged into sadness as the news spread on social media, with many professional esports personalities taking to Twitter to commemorate Chris' passing.
As a member of LoX, Xcells debuted in Gears of War competitions back in 2014. He switched teams several times throughout the years, notably NRG, with whom he won the 2016 MLG GameBattles 2K Series NA. He later came close in subsequent years with eUnited and Enigma6 Group but got second place at best.
His last appearance at a professional tournament, according to the Gears of War wiki, was back in 2019 at Gears Esports 2019-20 NA Fall Pro League Qualifier 5 with Lux Gaming, but he was eliminated in Round 3. He also streamed Fortnite and had 23.5K followers on Twitch. He was trying to compete professionally but had little luck there.
Local news outlets report that the Martinsville resident was found dead by law enforcement after receiving calls about shots being fired at a Boones Mill residence. Quoting an official press release, The Roanoke Times states that:
Gears 5 coach and three-time world champion FatalStryke tweeted about Xcells' passing, calling him his best friend:
Other players from both Gears of War and Fortnite communities showered the streamer with praise, bidding him hearty farewells. Many people close to him mentioned his mental state in their posts. Most people remembered him fondly and expressed their grief on social media:
A fan remembered the good old Gears of War
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