Three individuals were arrested following reports of shooting near Manteca High School where there was a football match on Friday evening, according to authorities. There were no injuries resulting from this shooting.
Police had already been at the school for the football match when the shooting incident was reported at about 9:27 PM, when officers rushed to the scene near the school gym.
According to Manteca Police Department, the bullet casings were seen on the floor near the gym. Police added that no one was injured in the shooting.
The authorities have come to believe that the shooting could have been triggered by a fight that had broken out near the football match. The investigators believe that a gun was shot up into the sky during the fight. Details regarding why the fight took place and the identities of the three suspects have not yet been released by police.
It was during the last few minutes of the fourth quarter of the match when the shooting incident occurred and resulted in people fleeing the venue and ending the match.
Manteca Shooting: Community Reacts After Gunfire At Football Game
The case has elicited worry and fear among parents and community organizations in Manteca. Boys & Girls Club of Manteca & Lathrop stated that the shooting has affected families in the entire community and noted that the violence committed by children is something broader in nature.
In the statement issued, the organization said, “An act of violence involving our young people does not impact one school, one neighborhood, or one group of families. It impacts all of us.” According to the organization, the priority for now is to support the young people. They have also offered to assist in accessing mental health care and other relevant resources.
The reaction on the part of parents is evident in online communication after the gunfire during the football game. One parent noted that the receipt of the information was like “horrible phone call,” stating “This is not normal.” Another parent remarked, “This is insane!!! My kids are sick of else they would have been there! Smh!!” The reactions are in line with the worry and fear of parents and other community members after the disruption in the football game.
Manteca High School Shooting: Police Investigation Underway
The Manteca Police Department is still investigating the events surrounding the reported shooting. So far, there are no reported injuries, but the three individuals who were arrested are still under investigation by the police.
The authorities are trying to ascertain the reasons behind the occurrence of such an event and how the weapon was fired. There are no details yet available regarding the names of the arrested individuals or even if any charges will be filed against them.
The event took place just as the football game was coming to an end, with police officers already on campus. It is still unclear what transpired before and after the event.
