Argument leads to gunfire at youth football game in Philadelphia

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Argument leads to gunfire at youth football game in Philadelphia
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Police are investigating a shooting incident at a youth football game in Roxborough, Philadelphia, on Saturday afternoon. An argument broke out between attendees and a referee, resulting in a shot being fired just before 2 p.m. No injuries were reported, and authorities are looking into who fired the weapon and potential charges. The event took place at Hagy's Field on the 600 block of Port Royal Avenue.

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  • Shooting occurred at a youth football game in Roxborough, Philadelphia.
  • Disagreement involved attendees and a game referee.
  • No injuries reported; no one hit by gunfire.
  • Police investigating the shooter and possible charges.
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  • 11:12 AMYahoo SportsArgument escalates to gunfire at youth football game in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia
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Philadelphia police are investigating an argument that escalated into gunfire at a youth football game in Roxborough.

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