Three people, a student and two adults, were shot outside a high school football stadium in Toledo, Ohio, Friday night.
The shooting outside Whitmer High School’s stadium happened during the school’s football game against Central Catholic High School. The game was stopped after the shooting, FOX 19 reported.
The victims were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover, Toledo police said.
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The victims were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover, Toledo police said.
(Toledo Police Department)
According to the police, two people are in custody and two pending are “possibly” connected to the shooting.
Gunshots were heard during the game, causing spectators to flee the stands. Several bullet casings were seen scattered on the ground behind the school’s field house.
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According to the police, two people are in custody and two pending are “possibly” connected to the shooting.
(Toledo Police Department)
“An act of violence has occurred outside the stadium during tonight’s football game between Central Catholic and Whitmer. At this time, we know three people were shot, including two adults and a student at Whitmer, and were taken to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries,” Washington Local Schools spokeswoman Katie Peters said in a statement.
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Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio.
(Google Maps)
“No guests were injured in the evacuation and we could not be more proud of our students, staff, Whitmer fans and our guests from Central Catholic,” the statement continued. “Whitmer Athletic’s policy to walk and screen all guests was enforced and WLS’ pre-established security plan was immediately initiated. We will update as more information becomes available.”
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There were about eight minutes left in the game when he stopped.
