MAYFIELD, Ky. (LEX 18) — 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 related to to 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.
