During a recent high school football game in Utica, New York, a security guard was shot in the head. 

The incident took place near Thomas R. Proctor High School’s parking lot shortly after 4 pm on Saturday, September 9. 

A video captured the scene, which displayed around twelve people in a dispute, during which at least two gunshots were fired.

The security guard, one of the two attempting to intervene, was hit by a bullet and later taken to the hospital, where his condition remains critical. 

The group involved in the conflict had been denied entry to the varsity game against Binghamton High School by another security official shortly before the incident. 

Utica Police Chief Mark Williams noted that although the stadium is equipped with metal detectors, the group was turned away before any potential detection of firearms. 

Williams commented on the situation, saying that the guard felt uneasy about the group, leading to their denial of entry.

The current information suggests a single person is responsible for the gunfire. The police are still searching for the person and exploring possible motives, including the possibility of gang involvement.

The incident in Utica is one in a series of recent events at high school football games. 

A week ago, a student died, and an adult was injured in a shooting during a Louisiana game’s halftime. An 18-year-old was apprehended in connection to that incident. 

In another recent event, a 16-year-old was hit by bullets during an Oklahoma football game, causing chaos among players and attendees.