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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. () — Police in Bakersfield are looking for the gunman who shot and killed a 17-year-old boy during a football game on Friday night.
The deadly shooting happened around 8 p.m. at Independence High School, about 20 minutes south of downtown Bakersfield.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a fight between two groups of people. The shooter is still outstanding.
“For this to occur anywhere in our city is tragic. And one is too many, especially somewhere where we come to have a good time and bring our families, a place where we celebrate,” said Sgt. Eric Celedon with Bakersfield police. “I am confident that next Friday, everybody will be back out here full-force, enjoying the football games as they are intended.”
The teen was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident and say there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The shooting happened on the same night when there was a scare at a different high school football game at Los Angeles Southwest College.
The game was evacuated after an apparent false report of a shooting. At least one person sustained a minor injury while people were dispersing from the area, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. Still, no evidence of a shooting was found.
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