North College Hill vs. Cincinnati Country Day football game ends abruptly after shots fired in area
Sep 06, 2024
The North College Hill vs. Cincinnati Country Day football game came to a halt in the third quarter after shots were fired in the area, police confirmed Friday night.North College Hill police said someone fired 10 shots near an apartment complex across the street from the stadium on Bising Avenue. People at the game told WCPO players were the first to hear the shots and take cover. The game was stopped and the stadium was evacuated as police arrived on scene. While no one was injured, police confirmed the game would not continue Friday night.WCPO spoke with CCD coach and athletic director Dennis Coyle, who said he is unsure whether the game will resume at this time "the focus was on getting people to safety." Police said in a release officers were able to locate a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting. They said it appeared to have been an isolated incident that was not connected to the game.Anyone with information is asked to call North College police at 513-521-7171.