Madison High Hosts Fatal Shooting During Non-School Football Game
One person died and three were injured in a shooting at a youth championship held on the campus of Madison Senior High School on Sunday night.
By Samir Doyle ·
A fatal shooting at a youth football championship game left one person dead and three others injured at Madison Senior High School on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m. at the school, which is located in Madison, Illinois. Although the game took place on campus, authorities confirmed it was an event unrelated to the school's own athletics program.
The three injured victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The fourth victim died at the scene of the shooting. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis assumed control of the investigation following the incident. Law enforcement agencies are actively seeking witnesses and individuals with information who were present at the game.
School officials responded by canceling classes scheduled for Monday. Operations are set to resume on Wednesday. The district issued a statement expressing that it is deeply saddened by the events. While noting the game was not organized or sponsored by the district, officials stated that the violence impacts the entire school community. Counseling and support services will be made available to students and staff during the interim.
Lt. Andrew Pierson, the public information officer for the Major Case Squad, urged members of the public to provide details. He noted that a single photo, short video, or specific detail may help move the investigation forward. Pierson emphasized that individuals do not need the complete story to be useful to investigators.
Authorities have established a command post for those with information to call 618-709-7750. CrimeStoppers is also accepting tips at 866-371-8477. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives review evidence from the scene and interview potential witnesses.
