Four people were shot at an Oklahoma high school football game as chaotic footage captured players and fans running for safety Friday.
The shots came around 10:15 p.m. at Bill Jensen Field at Choctaw High School during an early-season rivalry game between Choctaw and Del City, KOCO 5 reported.
Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall confirmed that four victims suffered gunshot wounds, one of whom was a student, she revealed during a news conference.
“I know that a younger student, possibly high school, received treatment,” Marshall said.
The victim suffered a thigh injury and was released from the hospital, Marshall said.
The situation of the three remaining victims is still unclear.
Police described the shooter as a “black male in a gray hoodie” but said they have no suspects in custody.
Three people were detained for questioning, Marshall said.
Players and fans are seen running to safety after multiple shots were fired during the third quarter. X/Cam_Jourdan
One of the shooting victims was described as a high school-age student. Youtube/Koco 5 News
A Del City police officer fired his weapon during the chaos, Del City Police Chief Loyd Berger said during the news conference.
“I know one of our officers was involved and discharged his weapon,” Berger said. “As for who or if he hit anything, I really don’t know.”
An off-duty police officer provided security on the bench when the shooting began, Berger said.
Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall said at least 35 officers were at the stadium when news of the shooting broke. Youtube/Koco 5 News
Investigators are still searching for the suspect after Friday night’s shooting. Youtube/Koco 5 News
At least 35 officers from various departments in the area responded when news of the shooting broke.
“Panic came in waves after the initial shots. It’s a scary situation,” Sports Animal reporter Mark Rodgers, who was at the game, told the outlet.
TO video posted on Xformerly known as Twitter, from the live broadcast of the game provided by Skordle.TV shows the horrific moment when Del City led Choctaw 35-25 when shots were taken in the third quarter.
Players and spectators crowded in the stands were then seen running for cover in the clip.
A view of an empty Bill Jensen Field where the game was played on Friday night before being interrupted by shooting. X/YellowjacketsFB
“What’s going on?” says one of the announcers as players and officials on the field are seen running for cover.
“We have people shooting,” the second announcer declares as the sound of gunshots is heard.
As attendees are seen in a panic, the game’s announcer is heard telling fans and players to “get down” in the stadium before the clip ends.
Choctaw High School is 25 miles east of Oklahoma City.
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