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Shots fired near Kempsville High School football game: Virginia Beach police

Shots fired near Kempsville High School football game: Virginia Beach police
Shots fired near Kempsville High School football game: Virginia Beach police
Shots fired near Kempsville High School football game: Virginia Beach police
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VIRIGNIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Police reported shots fired near the Kempsville High School football game.

Around 9:40, Thursday, officers working at the football game heard gunshots coming from the 5000 block of John Smith Court, according to the VBPD. Those officers and others responded to the scene.

Virginia Beach police said at this point there are no known damages, victims or suspects.

Late Thursday night, Virginia Beach City Public Schools sent the following message to families and staff:

Good evening, Kempsville and Green Run High School families—

We are writing to make you aware that we had to end tonight’s football game early because of shots fired in the neighborhood adjacent to Kempsville High School. We worked in collaboration with the Virginia Beach Police Department to clear the field and stadium. Our students, staff and families are safe.

Thank you for your support.

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