Gunshots heard near Londonderry School during youth soccer game; police investigating

Shots were fired near Londonderry School as teens played soccer on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (David Ewasuk/CTV News Edmonton)

Police are investigating gunshots heard near Londonderry School Wednesday evening.

Parents attending a children's soccer game near the junior high school at 71 Street and 144 Avenue called police around 6:30 p.m. after hearing the gunshots.

Witnesses told police there appeared to be an "altercation that occurred between people who had gathered behind the school," during which someone fired a gun.

Everyone fled before police arrived.

No injuries were reported.