12-Year-Old Injured in Shooting at High School Football Game

A 12-year-old boy was injured in a shooting during a high school football game in East Baltimore on Friday night. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. at Dunbar High School, where a game was being played between Dunbar and Mervo High School.

According to the Baltimore Police Department, the shooting occurred outside the stadium, and a bullet from outside the stadium struck the victim. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover fully.

The incident caused panic among the spectators as they ran for cover after hearing the gunshots (source: CBS Baltimore). Police officers at the game responded quickly and secured the area. The game was suspended after the shooting, and the police are investigating the incident.

The Baltimore City Public Schools released a statement expressing their concern over the incident and stating that they are working with the police to ensure the safety of the students and staff. The incident is the latest in a string of shootings at high school football games nationwide, prompting calls for increased security measures at such events.

The Baltimore Police Department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation (source: CBS Baltimore). The incident is a reminder of the need for increased vigilance and safety measures at public events to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.