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Witnesses speak out after shooting at youth football game in Delaware
Witnesses are speaking out after gunshots erupted on the sidelines of a packed youth football game in Delaware.
WILMINGTON, De. - A man is dead after a shooting that happened near a youth football game in New Castle County on Sunday afternoon.
What we know:
Officers from the Wilmington Police Department were called to Eden Park on the 900 block of New Castle Avenue just after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Lamar Massas, 36, was found by police suffering from a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital where he later died.
No other injuries were reported.
A JV game scheduled between two local high schools at Eden Park on Monday night was moved to a different location out of an abundance of caution, according to a school spokesperson.
What they're saying:
Witnesses tell FOX 29 the gunfire erupted on the sidelines, during halftime of a packed 10 and under youth football game between the Upland hurricanes and the Newcastle Jaguars.
Lamar Massas father tells FOX 29 he is a father of six and one of his children, playing in the game, witnessed the horrific event—as did many other children and families.
What we don't know:
Police have not announced any arrests and have not shared a description of a possible suspect.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Nolan at (302) 576-3962.
The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at (302) 576-3622. Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events, and can be reached at (302) 576-3183.