Overview
- The confrontation, which began around 9:52 a.m. Monday, escalated into crossfire before officers arrived and left two people dead, the State Bureau of Investigation said.
- Police said two juveniles arranged a fight at the park, and several people then fired guns at one another, wounding multiple victims with exact counts still unconfirmed.
- Officers and state agents are using drones to search for those involved, and while several victims and suspects have been located, some suspects remain outstanding.
- Jefferson Middle and Mt. Tabor High entered secure-hold procedures but are operating normally, with nearby roads and the park closed during the investigation.
- Officials noted juveniles are among those involved, a pattern seen nationwide as firearms have become the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens.