CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Montgomery County Sheriff's Office officials reported someone fired shots at the West Creek High School campus during a football game.
No one was injured, police said.
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The school was playing Clarksville Northeast.
Families had to pick up students at West Creek Middle School.
Authorities detained persons of interest, police said.
Saturday, the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System released a statement from the principal of West Creek High, regarding the shooting. Read the statement below:
Good afternoon, Northeast and West Creek high school families,
This is Dr. Ferrell, principal of West Creek High. What started as a fun and exciting season opener for our football teams turned into a terrifying night for everyone. Youths who are not enrolled in our schools brought violence onto our campus as we were all trying to enjoy a friendly football game.
We appreciate the vigilance and quick response of law enforcement who were at the game and those who responded to the incident. To the students, families, coaches, faculty, staff, and administrators from Northeast and West Creek in attendance, thank you for your quick actions and support of each other.
We all hope swift justice will be served to those involved to send a message to everyone that violence will not be tolerated on our campuses or anywhere in our community. However, we cannot disregard the fear and anxiety these individuals caused. Mr. Massey and I encourage any and all students who need support to please reach out to our school counselors. We will have additional resources on our campuses for the days to come.
Finally, I want to reiterate what our District, schools, and law enforcement partners have been sharing with families for years. We ask all families to please talk to their children about the importance of immediately reporting any safety concern to an SRO, administrator, teacher, or other trusted adult. If you see or hear something concerning, say something. Anyone with information about last night is urged to call 931-648-0611 ext. 13417 or email at mwriels@mcgtn.net.
We must work together to keep our schools and communities safe. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ferrell
