UPDATE: August 28 at 4 p.m.
The 14-year-old suspect in the Mayfield shooting at a high school football game on Aug. 22 is facing additional charges and authorities detailed that additional victims have been identified.
The additional charges, according to police, include five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment; possession of a handgun by a minor — first offense; and unlawful possession of a weapon on school property.
UPDATE: August 24 at 12:21 p.m.
Mayfield Police report a 14-year-old from Fulton has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault following the shooting.
Police say the 14-year-old suspect shot an 18-year-old from Farmington. The victim sustained serious injuries from the gunshots to his arm and upper torso and was flown to an out-of-state hospital, where he remains stable.
An investigation has revealed that the shooting happened following a physical altercation between the suspect and the victim. During the fight, the 14-year-old suspect fired the gun.
The suspect is being held at a detention center, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call dispatch at (270) 856-3721, or Crimestoppers at (270) 443-8355, or text "WKY" and a tip to 738477.
UPDATE: August 23 at 11:00 p.m.
A person of interest has been identified and taken into custody in relation to Friday night's shooting at the Mayfield-Graves High School football game, according to Mayfield Police.
It is unknown at this time what the person of interests involvement was with the incident, but police did confirm they were taken into custody for questioning.
There is no update on the victim's condition, but authorities reported earlier it was "positive."
This is a developing story. We will update you as we learn more.
Original Story:
One person was injured in a shooting Friday night in a parking area near War Memorial football stadium, according to the Mayfield Police Department.
The adult victim was taken by ambulance to Jackson Purchase Medical Center before being flown to Nashville for further treatment.
Police say that an investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call dispatch at (270) 856-3721, or Crimestoppers at (270) 443-8355 or text "WKY" and a tip to 738477.
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The mayor of Mayfield, Kathy S. O’Nan, released the following statement regarding the shooting:
While the investigation into the incident at last night’s Mayfield- Graves County game continues, may we remember who we are. This is not the face of our community; the immediate action by first responders, coaches and staff of both school’s, and countless others is to be commended.
We will continue to react as we always do when we are hit hard - we come together and become a unified community of people who are determined to support each other and protect our children. We will remain, as always Mayfield and Graves County Strong.
