- The incident occurred during a game between Tyner Academy and Sweetwater
- Both teams were visibly shocked before being taken off the field
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A high school football game in Chattanooga was briefly halted Friday evening after two loud gunshots were heard outside the stadium.
The incident occurred during a game between Tyner Academy and Sweetwater High School at Finley Stadium, where local news station NewsChannel9.com captured the moment when shots were heard.
Both teams were visibly shocked before they were forced into the changing rooms by the game officials.
According to the report, CPD continues to search for three juvenile suspects.
According to police, these suspects were seen fleeing by a local bus driver.
BREAKING NEWS: CPD confirms shots were fired outside Finley Stadium this evening during the game between Tyner Academy and Sweetwater High School. Newschannel 9’s Jaclyn Davis was there when it happened. We will continue to update you as we learn more. pic.twitter.com/A55eHdaqdh
— WTVC NewsChannel 9 (@newschannelnine) September 23, 2023
A high school football game was briefly halted after gunshots were heard outside the stadium
Fortunately, it is believed that no one was injured in the incident.
has reached out to Chattanooga Police for more information.
After a 10-minute break in play, Tyner Academy and Sweetwater were finally able to return to the field, according to the reporter Noah Houck.
It was Tyner Academy that came out on top that night, earning a 28-22 win over Sweetwater in the area finals.
The Chattanooga football game is suspended as gunfire is heard outside the stadium, forcing officials to rush both teams into the locker rooms