No injuries reported after Cougar Stadium evacuated due to nearby shooting

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - With 8:57 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Lake Charles College Prep vs. Kinder game at Cougar Stadium on Thursday night, the stadium was evacuated due to gunshots being heard nearby.

KPLC 7 Sports Reporter Justin Margolius was at the stadium when the incident occurred, and said police asked fans to leave the stadium as a precaution, and said an announcement was made over the speakers in the stadium asking that fans evacuate.

Officers with the Lake Charles Police Department confirmed they are investigating a shooting in the 1600 block of Second Street. They could not confirm whether anyone was injured or if anyone is in custody.

7 Sports Director Matthew Travis spoke to Kinder Head Coach Justin Reed, and Lake Charles College Prep Head Coach Erick Franklin, who both confirmed that their teams and staffs were okay, and no injuries have been reported from those within the stadium.

At the time of the shooting Kinder led LCCP 21-12, but out of precaution, the game did not conclude on Thursday night. With the game being too close to determine an official outcome, the game will be resumed at a later date, but due to Hamilton Christian hosting Elton at Cougar Stadium on Friday night, Saturday is reportedly the likely date for when the game will resume.

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