Marshalltown at Ottumwa high school football game called at halftime due to reported gunshot

Ottumwa-Marshalltown football game ends early after shots reported

OTTUMWA — An already large police presence in town searching for a convicted killer at large had to divert their attention Friday after gunshots were heard near Schafer Stadium where Ottumwa High School was playing their homecoming football game.

Marshalltown at Ottumwa high school football game called at halftime due to reported gunshot

The game between Ottumwa and Marshalltown was canceled at halftime after possible gunshots were reported near the stadium.