KATY, Texas (KTRK) — A baseball coach was shot during a Sunday morning game at a Katy sports complex when gunfire broke out, Waller County EMS reported.
According to Waller County EMS, a stray bullet struck the coach in the shoulder while the game was taking place at The Rac. On-site medical personnel immediately treated him before he was transported to the hospital. In a recent update, ABC13 learned that the coach has since been released from the hospital.
Video footage of the incident shows athletes scrambling for safety as multiple shots rang out. Some players ducked to the ground, while others ran off the field to avoid danger.
The Rac Katy stated that police have apprehended individuals involved in nearby recreational shooting. Investigators have identified three persons of interest but have not made any arrests yet.
As a precaution, The Rac has suspended all practices and games until its internal investigation is complete.
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