A weekend baseball game at The Rac in Katy was interrupted when shots were fired, causing panic among players and spectators. An 11-year-old player said he "Had to bear crawl to my mom" to avoid being hit by gunfire, according to Click2Houston. The incident on Sunday morning left one coach with a shoulder injury from what is believed to be recreational shooting on nearby property.
A 27-year-old coach was hit by a bullet that ricocheted off a pole and was flown to a hospital in stable condition, as reported by Click2Houston. Kelly Bierman, whose son was at the game, said she did not know where her child was during the incident. Coaches at the game worked to protect the players when gunfire started. Alex Smith and Corbin Geisendorf, coaches for the Texas Colts, recognized the gunshots and took steps to shield the young athletes.
The Rac has paused all practices and activities while the Waller County Sheriff's Office investigates a shooting near its baseball facility. Three people were detained, but no arrests have been made, as mentioned by CW39. The injured coach received medical care at the scene. Families are concerned about the safety of the area, which is close to recreational shooting zones.
