A shooting incident at a high school football game has led to charges of attempted murder against a 16-year-old boy, as revealed by authorities.
Two teenage girls, ages 16 and 15, were hospitalized on Friday as a result of the shooting. ABC 7 Eyewitness News reported that both victims were girls.
Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne had just emerged victorious in their season opener against Lenape High School when the sound of gunshots shattered the evening silence at around 7:30 p.m. According to a player, he estimated that he heard between seven and 10 shots being fired.
A witness told ABC 7 that she observed a teenage couple engaged in a heated argument, which escalated when the boy fired a shot at one of the girls. It is unclear whether the second victim was directly involved in the altercation.
A shooting took place at a high school football game in Wayne on August 30, 2024. (ABC7 Eyewitness News)
Passaic County prosecutors have stated that sheriff’s officers were already present at the football game.
The victims with gunshot wounds were quickly located, and fortunately, both girls are expected to recover.
According to prosecutors, the shooter, who is 16 years old, was arrested that night and charged as a juvenile with first-degree attempted murder and two second-degree weapons offenses.
The county family court is currently handling the case.
According to a statement,, the school spokesperson confirmed that no students from Lenape High School were involved in the shooting incident.
“Our condolences go out to the individuals who have been affected and the entire Passaic Technical Institute Community,” expressed the spokesperson.
