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California teen killed in shooting at high school football game
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A gang-related shooting at Independence High School's football game resulted in the death of 17-year-old Levi Brown inside the stadium on Friday evening.
- Brown was not a student at Independence High, and the exact school he attended remains unknown; the shooting followed an argument as the varsity team took the field.
- The suspected shooter, a 15-year-old boy, was arrested on Saturday, though it is unclear if he is a student at Independence High.
- The incident caused panic among spectators and players, prompting police to emphasize that school games in Bakersfield remain safe despite this isolated tragedy.
- Brown is survived by a one-year-old daughter, and his football coach expressed deep sorrow, highlighting Brown’s potential and the impact of his loss on the community.
