A suspect is in custody after a stabbing during a youth football game at Ringgold High School’s stadium in Washington County Saturday, according to the district’s superintendent.
First responders were called to Ringgold’s Joe Montana Stadium in Carroll Township shortly after 1:30 p.m., a Washington County 911 dispatcher said.
The victim, believed to be 19-years-old, was flown to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, the dispatcher said. His age had not been verified, and no information on his condition was available.
Three youth football games were scheduled to be held at the stadium Sunday afternoon, beginning at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., according to the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League.
The game was not sponsored by the school, Superintendent Randall Skrinjorich said in a letter to the community.
“While this incident occurred on a weekend, and outside of school hours, it did occur on district property,” Skrinjorich wrote. “Therefore, we are working in full cooperation with authorities.”
Counseling and support services will be available for any students or staff in need, he wrote.
“Our thoughts are with all who have been affected,” Skrinjorich said. “We are committed to ensuring that our community is safe within our schools and will continue to collaborate with officials during this active investigation.”