Shooting at Mayfield football game sends players, fans scrambling

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MAYFIELD, Ky. (KBSI) — A shooting at a Mayfield High School football game Friday night sent players and coaches scrambling from the field and left one person injured, according to authorities.

The Mayfield Police Department said the gunfire occurred in a parking area adjacent to War Memorial Stadium. One adult victim was taken by ambulance to Jackson Purchase Medical Center and later flown to Nashville for treatment.

Police said detectives are collecting evidence and processing the scene. The investigation is being assisted by the Kentucky State Police, the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, Mayfield EMS and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mayfield dispatch at (270) 856-3721, Crimestoppers at (270) 443-8355, or text “WKY” followed by the tip to 738477.

A statement from Kathy S. O’Nan, Mayor, City of Mayfield.

“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.”