Due to the intense rivalry between Choctaw High School and Del City High School, the game between the two schools on Saturday saw a huge attendance. A sizable crowd flooded the Oklahoma stadium to watch their Friday night game.
To their greatest surprise, rather than fans enjoying the game, the game attracted attention because of a horrific shooting mishap that claimed the life of one supporter. The incident, which took place in the presence of seven Choctaw police officers and two off-duty Del City officers at the time, raised eye browns on the security system of the game.
Choctaw High School and Del City High School shooting incident
According to reports, at least two males got into a fight before the accident, and during the third quarter of the game, bullets were fired on the other side of the stadium at Choctaw High School. The event was reported by Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall and he also provided an update on the discovery of two firearms and eight rounds at the scene.
“It is believed an argument started between at least two males which led to the shooting,” Marshall said. “Two guns and eight rounds were recovered at the scene.”
Police says that: “It is believed an argument started between at least two males which led to the shooting,”, via @newyorkpost
“Two guns and eight rounds were recovered at the scene.”
Sadly a 16-year old lost his life, may he rest in peace 💔🙏https://t.co/tF5vRQxpq2
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) August 26, 2023
Governor Kevin Stitt expressed his sorrow over the incident and stated that Choctaw law enforcement and the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety were being kept informed.
“My office is in contact with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety and Choctaw law enforcement and we’re monitoring the situation,” Stitt said.
An officer from the Del City Police Department who was working security at the game was fired as a result of the fatal accident, and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office was apparently tasked with looking into the discharge.
16-year-old killed during high school football match in Oklahoma
The incident resulted in the death of a 16-year-old teenager who was not enrolled in the Choctaw or Del City school systems. He was shot in the crotch area. Two girls were injured while trying to flee the area, and they were taken to a nearby hospital. Police did not disclose the ages of the two victims, who were thought to be students.
Skordle TV broadcasted the game live, capturing the terrifying moments when bullets were fired at the location shown in the game, with Del City leading Choctaw 35-25.
Although there are currently no suspects in arrest, the gunman has been identified as a “black male wearing a gray hoodie” according to the description provided to the police.
However, the number of gun-related incidents in the USA has recently increased drastically, with at least 2,471 victims. What do you think about these awful gun incidents? Is it not one that the US legal system should give more attention? Let us know what you think in the comments.
