On Saturday, multiple media outlets reported that two coaches from opposing youth football teams were shot and killed in a post-game incident.

The victims were reportedly opposing coaches Travon Smith of the Indy Firehawks and James Johnson-Beverly of Next Elite.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officials told reporters that one of the victims was in critical condition. The incident occurred after the game when an “argument broke out” between a parent and coach, officials said. It appears that someone shot and killed the two men. The suspect was not taken into custody.

“They tried to attack one or more of our coaches,” said Javel Davis, one of the Indy Firehawks’ coaches. said News 8. “Unfortunately, one [of] Our coach was shot, and so was one of their coaches. ”

Travon Smith’s family has confirmed he is the injured Indy Firehawks coach. Smith injured his leg and is recovering from surgery. WTHR reported. Another injured coach was James Johnson Beverley. According to CBS4.

#update: Indianapolis police say a Little League football game tonight ended in gunfire at Cardinal Ritter High School. One team lost, got into a fight with other parents and coaches, and then someone pulled out a gun. Two adults were shot and killed. One is stable and the other is important. pic.twitter.com/wQQhvEDHfO

— Max Lewis (@MaxLewisTV) October 6, 2024

Police said the suspect in the shooting had not been located as of Monday night. news 8.

“At this time, IMPD believes there may have been two individuals involved in the gun violence that night,” said IMPD Officer Thomas Thompson, CBS 4 reported. “From the information we have gathered, we can confirm that the individuals are from both opposing teams.” (Related article: Chicago mass shooting leaves at least 26 people dead in one weekend)

According to reports, the incident occurred on the outskirts of the Cardinal Ritter High School football field. statement From Sunday school. “[N]o A Cardinal Ritter employee or student was involved in an incident that occurred at a youth football game on our campus last night. It is important to emphasize that this event was in no way affiliated with Cardinal Ritter High School. Youth federations who were using our grounds were immediately notified that their access had been permanently revoked,” the school wrote.

Firehawks team director Tabitha Hardiman said violence is exactly what she, Smith and the entire coaching staff are trying to avoid, according to News 8. “It is very sad and unfortunate that an act of violence had to take place at a youth event,” Hardiman said. “We are just praying. We pray for the families involved. We pray for the children and families who witnessed and had to be there. .”

Hardiman said the team provides treatment and counseling to those who need it.