Murder Suspect Christian Hill, Accused In Death Of Allen High Football Player, In Plano Police Custody

PLANO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Plano police have arrested a second suspect in the murder of 16-year-old Allen High School student and football player Marquel Ellis Jr. at a house party Saturday night.

Christian Treyshun Hill, 18, of Dallas, turned himself in late Thursday night.

Mugshot of Christian Hill. (credit: Plano Police Department)

Earlier this week, Kemond Smith was been arrested for the same murder.

Kemond Smith mugshot (Credit: Collin County Jail)

The victim was a rising star on the Allen High School football team as a wide receiver.

Marquel's parents told CBS 11 News their son wasn't the target, but rather the innocent victim of someone's anger after being kicked out by the host.

Marquel Ellis (credit: Allen Eagles Football. Allen High School)

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