A high school football game night in Kentucky, on Friday, August 22, 2025, descended into chaos when a 14-year-old boy allegedly opened fire near the stadium, prompting players and fans to run for cover.
The incident occurred during the annual “Battle of the Birds” matchup between Mayfield and Graves County high schools at War Memorial Stadium in Mayfield.
With the game in its final quarter, the sound of gunfire suddenly broke the atmosphere of cheers and whistles. A livestream of the game captured the chilling moments as players sprinted off the field and spectators ducked in confusion, looking for safety.
According to the Mayfield Police Department, the shooting erupted in the stadium’s parking lot after a physical altercation between two juveniles.
During the fight, the 14-year-old suspect allegedly drew a firearm and fired multiple rounds, striking 18-year-old Jordan Riley of Farmington, Kentucky.
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Riley suffered gunshot wounds to his upper torso and was airlifted to a hospital outside the state. Police confirmed on Sunday that he was in stable condition.
The suspect, a resident of Fulton, Kentucky, was arrested and charged with first-degree assault. He is currently being held at a juvenile detention centre. Authorities have not released his name due to his age.
Police say the motive behind the confrontation remains under investigation.
“The shooting occurred following a physical altercation between the victim and another juvenile, during which the suspect discharged his weapon,” the department said in a statement.
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