Milwaukee Lutheran homecoming game shots fired; 16-year-old in custody
Milwaukee Lutheran football game
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 27 they have taken a 16-year-old into custody for a shots fired incident during the Milwaukee Lutheran High School homecoming football game vs. Pius XI Friday night, Sept. 22.
Officials say charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. Police thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
The shots fired incident happened around 9:15 p.m. at the school near 97th and Grantosa as Milwaukee Lutheran faced Pius XI.
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The two teams were just starting the fourth quarter under the lights when things took an unexpected turn.
Shots fired during Milwaukee football game
Milwaukee Lutheran High School's homecoming and all sports activities were canceled after shots were fired during Friday night's football game.
Milwaukee Lutheran was livestreaming the game on its YouTube channel when what sounded like roughly a dozen gunshots were heard. The players, fans and others were then seen running from the field and stands. The video has since been removed.
Milwaukee police said someone fired multiple shots outside the track area that surrounded the football field around 9:30 p.m. The shooter(s) then took off.
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No injuries were reported.
This is a developing story.