The Winnipeg School Division announced on Thursday that Darius, popularly known as Dee, the high school football player from Winnipeg who suffered a serious spinal injury during a game two weeks ago, had died in a hospital on Wednesday night, October 29, 2025.
Five days after his 17th birthday, Darius was hurt in the hospital after being tackled during the opening kickoff of a game against the Tec Voc Hornets on October 17.
Although they are uncommon, severe injuries in school sports have happened recently.
A proud lineman for the Sisler Spartans football team, Darius Hartshorne was a 12th grader.
He was well-known for his devotion to his studies, his teammates, and his upbeat demeanour on and off the field. He was the epitome of what it meant to be a Spartan: strong, industrious, and considerate to others.
Last week, head coach Sean Esselmont told CBC News that Darius was a beloved and respected Spartan. Hartshorne's jersey number 57 has been featured on the team's helmet decals, and they have made sure his jersey is visible throughout games.
To assist the family with costs and offer support during this trying time, a GoFundMe page is still active.
At Sisler High School, support services are being made available to instructors, staff, teammates, and other students.
More details will be made public when confirmed.
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