Two men shot after altercation near prep football game in Merced County, deputies say
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- Two men sustained gunshot wounds after an altercation near a football game.
- Police said suspects fled westbound from Main Street toward I Street on foot.
- One victim remains in critical condition; no students were reported injured.
Two men were shot Friday night after an altercation that started near a high school football game in Merced County.
Officers with the Livingston Police Department responded at 9:15 p.m. to the area of Main and Park streets after reports of two shooting victims.
Officers located the victims, who were taken to a hospital to be treated. Police said one victim had been released; the other has critical injuries.
Police said the suspects ran west from Main Street toward I Street.
Deputies with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office were at the Livingston High football game when the shooting happened. Deputies assisted officers with the investigation.
Police said the altercation is thought to have started in or near the stadium and Memorial Park.
No students were injured.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 209-394-7917.
