A report of gunfire prompted the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office and school leaders to evacuate a stadium during a Friday night football game. But investigators said Saturday the incident was a hoax.
Heritage High School was hosting Salem High School when deputies learned gunfire had been reported, the Sheriff’s Office said Saturday. Deputies searched the stadium, and determined it was safe.
Because it was past halftime, school leaders decided to end the game, according to a spokesperson for Rockdale schools. At the time the game was stopped, Heritage was winning 18-0.
“We regret that someone chose to make these false claims causing panic in our stadium,” the school system said in a statement. “There was no gun or gunfire at our game tonight. The safety of our students, staff, families, and community who attend our events is always our top priority.”
The incident remains under investigation.
Earlier Friday, a 12-year-old boy was found shot at a Rockdale elementary school. Investigators do believe the two incidents are related.
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