JONESBORO — An 18-year-old who was identified as a Dutchtown High School senior was shot during an attempted robbery in the parking lot of Tara Stadium Friday night.
According to Clayton County Schools, the shooting occurred at about 10:26 p.m. at the Jonesboro-Mount Zion football game.
The victim, an 18-year-old black male, appeared to be alert and conscious with non-fatal injuries when Clayton County Schools officers observed him. The school system also said there was an identified witness who appeared to be with the shooting suspect.
At this point, it does not appear that any currently enrolled Clayton County students were involved in the incident, the school system said.
Clayton County Superintendent Anthony Smith spoke about the shooting incident during a Father and Son Back to School Brunch Saturday at the J. Charley Criswell Senior Center in Jonesboro.
He is calling on the school system’s Village on Patrol volunteers to help with security. The Village on Patrol was launched last year to help with safety issues in the school system.
He also implored local men to step up and volunteer at local events.
“We’re going to take control over events that happen here in Clayton County,” Smith said. “And the menfolk — we’re not going to let that nonsense happen anymore. We’re going to take full control of the destiny of this community.”
Moving forward, all games with fairly large crowds will now have adjusted start times and the school system will announce updates as changes are made.
In a statement Saturday, CCPS said it took heightened security measures Friday night to ensure the safety of staff and students.
Some of the measures included extra security and vigilance from the CCPS Police staff, municipalities’ police staffs, Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, and Clayton County Police Department.
The school system will also…
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