BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — No one was injured when shots were fired in a parking lot outside Battle Creek Central High School’s football game Friday evening, bringing the game to an early stop, according to Battle Creek police.
Around 9:40 p.m., Battle Creek Police estimated that five to six gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a parking lot outside the CW Post Stadium on West Street between Champion Street and Garfield Avenue in Battle Creek. Officers say no people were hit by gunfire, but one vehicle was hit. No suspects are in custody yet.
A News 8 crew at the scene said the game was stopped with 53 seconds left on the clock. Battle Creek Central’s football team went into the locker room and Kalamazoo Central’s team quickly loaded their bus and left. Fans were leaving the stadium.
Police gathered outside the stadium and in the parking lot across the street. Officers said they found shell casings in the parking lot.
Details about the shooting are still unclear.