Additional Videos Show Chaos After Shooting Cancels Football Game at Independence High School in Bakersfield, California

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Additional videos obtained by Cedar News show chaotic scenes after shots were fired during a football game at Independence High School in Bakersfield Friday night, prompting a large police response and the cancellation of the game.

The footage shows spectators running from the stadium and surrounding areas following the gunfire as authorities responded to the campus.

Police Investigating Shooting

The Bakersfield Police Department said officers responded to Independence High School for a shooting investigation and asked the public to stay away from the area.

Police said there was no active shooter at the school.

Football Game Canceled

The football game was canceled following the shooting as authorities secured the campus and investigated the incident.

Local reports indicated that a fight may have occurred before one person was shot. Police had not yet released complete information about the victim’s condition.

Additional Videos Show Aftermath

Additional video footage available to Cedar News shows people rapidly leaving the area following the gunfire and the emergency response around the school.

Authorities had not announced an arrest or released information about a possible suspect as the investigation continued.