Attendee shows gun outside middle school football game in Eastern Kentucky
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- Fan displayed gun during altercation outside Powell County football game Sept. 11.
- Morgan County superintendent reported incident, supporting police investigation.
- Powell County officials and Stanton police coordinating to pursue criminal charges.
An attendee made threats and showed a gun outside a recent middle school football game in Eastern Kentucky, according to a letter from Powell County Superintendent Sarah Wasson.
The incident happened at a Sept. 12 game between Powell County and Morgan County, Wasson said in a letter to parents and community members.
Wasson said a Morgan County fan exchanged words with a volunteer who was helping move the sideline chains during the game, and then waited outside the gate until one of the Powell County players left, and the fan exchanged more words.
As they were leaving the parking lot, the Morgan County fan displayed a gun, Wasson wrote.
Morgan County Superintendent Ralph Hamilton reported the incident to Wasson and the Powell County school police chief. Wasson wrote that Hamilton showed support for the investigation and said the district does not tolerate such behavior.
“We also want to thank the Morgan County School District and superintendent for bringing this to our attention and his support to ensure our athletic programs are focused on students growing as athletes and are safe environments for players, fans and our communities,” Wasson wrote.
The school’s police chief is investigating the incident with the help of Stanton police and other Powell County officials, according to Wasson.
No other information about the incident or investigation was provided, but Wasson said officials are working to file appropriate charges.
