News 9 Team Coverage Of Friday Night Shooting At Choctaw High School

Choctaw Police confirmed Saturday that a teenage boy had died and several others were injured in a shooting during the third quarter of a high school football game between the Del City Eagles and the Choctaw Yellowjackets in Choctaw.

The News 9 team traveled to Choctaw High School and OU Health Saturday morning to review the aftermath after Friday night's shooting.

News 9 Addie Crawford traveled to Choctaw High School Saturday morning to review the scene and found marching band equipment, personal belongings left after people fled from the stadium from the gun shots.

The shooting involved an off-duty Del City Police officer, according to Police Chief Loyd Berger.

"One of our officers was involved and discharged his weapon. As far as who or if he hit anything, I really don't know at this point," said Berger.

News 9 Cameron Joiner traveled to OU Health to learn more about the shooting victims, one of whom was a 15-year-old girl shot in the thigh. Another was flown to OU Medical Center, while a third was treated and released, according to Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall.

The person who died as a 16-year-old boy, Marshall confirmed. He did not attend Choctaw or Del City schools.

Witnesses exchanged emotional accounts at OU Health, while one mother expressed hope that change would come.

"Prayer is needed for our children as they're returning to school. This is their first game. And I'm just shocked that this happened," said Christina Goodwin.

Multiple video broadcasts from the game showed players and fans running away from the Del City side of the stadium after at least two gunshots.

Three people were detained, but the Choctaw Police chief said that she could not confirm that they had anything to do with the shooting. Marshall said nobody was in custody for this shooting.

News 9 received a joint statement early Saturday morning from school officials in Del City and Choctaw:

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by tonight’s incident. Both districts are working jointly with the police presence from Choctaw, Del City, and Oklahoma County in an ongoing investigation. The police will provide further details as they become available. 

David Reid, Superintendent Choctaw-Nicoma Park

Dr. Rick Cobb, Superintendent Mid-Del

Choctaw Mayor Chad Allcox released a statement on Saturday stating,

Last night our community experienced a horrific tragedy at Bill Jensen Field during the Del City vs. Choctaw high school football game in Choctaw, Oklahoma. On behalf of the city of Choctaw, our hearts and prayers are with the families of those who were killed or injured, students, coaches, families and first responders and all those who had to experience such a horrific event.

Thank you to the first responders, coaches, parents, and students who put their lives on the line to prevent this tragedy from escalating further, and in cases used their own bodies to shield others. Thank you to the supporting agencies who quickly responded.

As our community continues to heal, I am confident we will become closer, stronger and even more resilient because of the amazing people in and around the community. #prayforchoctaw, #prayfordelcity, #strongertogether, #choctawstrong

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association released a statement Saturday morning.

The OSSAA is deeply saddened and concerned with the shootings that took place last night at high school football games in Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who was in attendance. We have offered our assistance and support to all the schools involved as they continue to gather details.

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