Gunshot Fired During High School Football Game In Manatee County

Bradenton FL

19 May, 2022

1:27 PM

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MANATEE COUNTY, FL — A high school football game was disrupted after someone fired a single gunshot. Police are now investigating. According to police, the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday during a high school football game at Palmetto High School. Towards the end of the game, police said a group of high school-age people began fighting near the sidelines. As school staff and police officers moved toward the group to break up the fight, a single gunshot was heard. The group immediately scattered and officers located a handgun on the ground. There were no injuries, police said. Palmetto police investigators said they have identified a person of interest as the shooter but are not releasing any information pending a positive identification. There were no other arrests made, and the investigation is ongoing. Persons with information about this incident are urged to contact the Palmetto Police Department at 941-723-4587. They may also contact the Manatee County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS (8477) or at manateecrimestoppers.com. Anyone providing information may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.