A high school football game at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach was disrupted on Saturday evening when a shooting incident took place, resulting in one individual being taken to the hospital. The Broward Sheriff's Office Pompano Beach District deputies, who were on duty at the game, reported hearing shots fired shortly after 7:30 p.m., according to WSVN.
The deputies responded to quickly secure the scene and discovered one victim with a gunshot wound just outside the venue. They managed to provide life-saving measures prior to emergency personnel arriving to transport the victim to a local hospital. As per CBS News, the injuries were not life-threatening, and the victim is expected to make a recovery.
During the incident, Blanche Ely High School was hosting a game against Plantation High School. The violence raised concerns among players, spectators, and the community. Despite the traumatic event, Blanche Ely High won the game 18-16.
The BSO Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting at Blanche Ely High School, working to uncover the circumstances behind it. No details about the victim or potential suspects have been released.
