Del City Vs. Booker T. Washington Football Game Moved To Allow For More Security

After a shooting at a Choctaw vs. Del City football game, more schools are requesting police presence at their sporting events.

As for Del City's game this week, it will go on. It is a home game against Booker T. Washington.

Last Friday, there was a gun related incident during Booker T. Washington’s home game, when police say a teenager flashed a pistol. 

No was injured but it did cause panic and a stampede of fans fleeing the stands.

In light of these two events, the two schools came together to move the game from its scheduled Friday night to this Thursday night, August 31st.

By moving the game, the district says more officers will be available to adequately cover the games.

“When we have home games in Del City, we will have extra officers on scene,” said Chief Loyd Berger of Del City Police. “There will be a noticed increased presence of officers at home football games in Del City. I want the public to come out. I want them to enjoy themselves, but I want them to know they’re safe too.”

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