A shooting near Warren Central High School in Indianapolis left two people injured late Friday after a football game between Warren Central and Lawrence North, according to local reports. Police were called to the 9500 block of East 16th Street after receiving a report that a person had been shot, with the incident remaining under investigation early Saturday.
Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department found a victim with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound, according to FOX59. Later reporting by WISH-TV said two people were injured in the shooting — a boy who was in serious condition and a girl who was reported to be stable at area hospitals. Authorities had not publicly released their identities in the reports available early Saturday.
The shooting occurred shortly after Warren Central hosted Lawrence North for a high-profile football matchup at Warrior Stadium. The game was scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and was a Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference contest. While the shooting followed the game, initial reports did not establish whether the incident was connected to the football match.
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Warren Central won the game 53-37, according to WTHR, in a contest between two highly ranked teams. Warren Central entered the matchup unbeaten, while Lawrence North had a 5-1 record. Keyon Thomas was a major contributor for Warren Central, scoring six rushing touchdowns in the victory.
The shooting was reported after the conclusion of the game, but police had not released information indicating what led to the incident. Authorities had also not identified a suspect in the initial reports. The identities of those injured had not been made public as officials continued gathering information.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was continuing its investigation early Saturday. Further details about the circumstances of the shooting, any possible connection to the football game and whether anyone would face charges had not been confirmed in the available reports.
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