VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two males were shot near Kempsville High School Thursday night during a football game, according to a release from the Virginia Beach Police Department.
The victims — a 16-year-old and 19-year-old — were shot in the incident that police say occurred on John Smith Court near the school around 9:40 p.m.
No victims, suspects or damage were present at the scene, however, Virginia Beach Emergency Communications and Citizen Services received a call about two hours later about two gunshot victims with non-lethal injuries who were confirmed to have been injured in the incident.
A third victim with a gunshot injury walked into a local hospital but was "uncooperative" and police cannot confirm he was connected to the incident.
Video obtained by News 3 on Friday morning shows those attending the game running and screaming, and players heading off the field after the gunshots were heard.
The game was called early with 5:57left to play in the fourth quarter. The stadium was cleared and the decision was made to not move forward.
News 3 headed to the scene right after learning about the incident where we captured officers investigating. You can see them in the video below, putting down evidence markers, collecting evidence and taking photos.
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.
Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to contact the VBPD Detective Bureau at 757-385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
