Louisville man arrested in connection with shooting at PRP, Male High School football game

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A suspect has been identified after a shooting Sunday at the Pleasure Ridge Park, Male high school football game that left several people injured.

An arrest citation states that Damon Jerome Williams Jr., 22, of Louisville, was taken into custody and lists the following charges:

• Unlawful possession of weapons on school grounds
• Convicted felon in possession of a pistol

Williams reportedly told an officer that he and a family member placed guns behind the visitors’ bleachers because they “were from the Victor Park neighborhood and people don’t like them.”

Louisville Metro Police officers had responded to a disturbance and crowd control operation at PRP High at 7:15 p.m., and just after 8 p.m. there was a report of shots fired from the parking lot area. Jefferson County Public Schools sent a letter to PRP and male families saying: Fans moved under the stands and players were escorted to the locker rooms.

Louisville Metro Police and JCPS Police responded to the scene of the shooting and a minor was found shot. Police said her condition is currently critical. Shortly thereafter, a second juvenile arrived at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, police said. He is expected to survive.

Before the shootout, a PRP player was being treated on the ground with 2:03 minutes left to play. After shots were fired, the player was still receiving AED care as his heart had stopped and an ambulance was picking up the player.

A male player also left the field injured after the shots.

This shooting remains under investigation and anyone with information or video can call or use the anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD (5673). LMPD Crime Tip Portal.

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