2 Teens Arrested In Richfield Homecoming Shooting

RICHFIELD, MN — Police say they have arrested two juveniles in connection with the shooting that happened during Richfield High School's homecoming football game on Friday night.

Richfield officers arrested a 15-year-old boy who is the suspected shooter, authorities said. The teen is a current Richfield High School student, according to police.

Additionally, a 16-year-old boy who used to attend Richfield high school was arrested early Saturday morning in Edina, authorities said. The boy is "suspected of instigating the altercation," police said.

Both teens were taken to the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center, and formal charges are expected to be filed against them next week, according to authorities.

The two gunshot victims are recovering at their homes in good condition, police said.

A video uploaded by KFAN producer Zach Halverson shows players and fans fleeing the football stadium after the shooting Friday night. Richfield was playing against Bloomington Jefferson High School.

After the shooting, Principal Stacy Theien-Collins canceled the school's homecoming dance and all other homecoming activities that were planned for the weekend.

"What was supposed to be a weekend of celebration and school pride is now a time when we must come together in support and solidarity," Theien-Collins said in a letter to parents and students.

"To help ensure student safety and to allow us all a little room to breathe, reflect and heal, we have made the decision to cancel all weekend activities, including boys and girls soccer and the homecoming dance."

According to Richfield police, at about 8:45 p.m. on Friday, a school staff member told an officer at the game that several people were denied from entering the stadium. However, those people appeared to be waiting for the game to end, authorities said.

The officer then drove towards two people who were gathered a short distance northeast of the football field, according to investigators.

The officer then heard two gunshots and saw people running from the scene, authorities said.

Two people with non-life threatening gunshot wounds were found near the northeast entrance gate of the football field. Police identified them as a 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old man.