US EditionFootball Game Shooting in Mayfield Leaves One Injured and Hospitalized
The shooting during the annual Battle of the Birds game led to one adult injured and airlifted to Nashville; police continue interviewing a person of interest in an ongoing investigation.
- On Friday, August 22, 2025, a shooting took place in the final quarter of the Battle of the Birds high school football game in Mayfield, Kentucky.
- The shooting occurred after a confrontation between 18-year-old Jordan Riley of Farmington and a 14-year-old juvenile from Fulton in a parking lot near War Memorial stadium.
- Jordan Riley suffered multiple gunshot injuries to his arm and chest, was transported by helicopter to a hospital outside the state, and is currently in stable condition. Meanwhile, a juvenile suspect has been taken into custody and charged with first-degree assault.
- The investigation is ongoing with support from the Kentucky State Police and several local agencies. Authorities ask anyone who has information to contact Mayfield Police dispatch at 856-3721, reach out to Crimestoppers at 443-8355, or send a text message starting with "WKY" to 738477.
- The incident caused panic among players and fans who fled the stands, while local officials commended staff for ensuring safety and confirmed all students were accounted for.
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