One reported dead in Choctaw football game shooting

The Choctaw, Oklahoma Police Department has issued the following updated news release:

On August 25th, 2023, during the third quarter of the Choctaw High School vs. Del City High School game, gun shots were fired on the visitor’s side of the stadium.

It is believed an argument started between at least two males which lead to the shooting.

• One male 16 years old received a gunshot to the groin area; he has passed away from the injuries sustained. He is not a student of either Choctaw or the Del City school system. His family has been notified but investigators would like to speak with them further before releasing his name.

• One male 42 years of age sustained a gunshot to his chest. He was transported to OU Trauma and was in surgery most of the night. It is my understanding he is now in ICU but stable condition; Investigators will release his name and speak with him when he is able.

• A Del City Officer discharged his firearm at the scene. The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office will be the lead investigator of the Officer involved shooting.

• One young female was shot in her thigh, was treated and released.

• Two other females, believed to be students were injured trying to leave the area sustaining broken wrists and a broken leg.

The Choctaw School District employees 5 Choctaw Officers for every home game. All 5 Officers were present along with 2 on duty Choctaw officers that had stopped in for a moment. Del City had two Officers present as well.

Two Choctaw Officers, one who is a trained EMT responded to the 16-year-old immediately and began life saving efforts.

Choctaw Superintendent David Reid, Choctaw Safety Coordinator Steve Keiffer and his brother who is a trauma surgeon began life saving efforts on the 42-year-old who had sustained the gun shot to his chest.

The Choctaw Police Department is investigating the homicide and is being assisted by the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Del City Investigators are working in conjunction as well.

The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Technical Investigators responded to the scene and processed the evidence. Investigators have been given a description of a tall B/M wearing red sweatpants as a person of interest.

Two guns and eight rounds were recovered at the scene.