REPORT: One dead, two injured following shooting near Ville Platte High School's homecoming game
VILLE PLATTE — One person is dead, with two others injured, following a shooting near the Ville Platte High School football stadium during a homecoming game on Friday night, according to a report by The Advocate.
The shooting occurred during the second quarter as the school played against Church Point High School, causing game officials to cancel the remainder of the game.
Security for the game included patrols by Louisiana State Police. Authorities have not released additional details about the shooting.
Footage of the game streamed by Church Point High shows the moment players and fans began running as they heard gunfire.
City officials released a statement following the incident that read, " It is truly heartbreaking to see some of our young people fail to recognize the value of human life. One reckless decision caused multiple families to be destroyed, an innocent life was taken..."
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The investigation remains ongoing.