Teen Charged in Mayfield High School Football Game Shooting

Mayfield, KY -- A 14-year-old boy from Fulton, Kentucky, has been charged with first-degree assault following a shooting that occurred during the fourth quarter of the "Battle of the Birds" high school football game on Friday night in Mayfield.

Investigators report that the shooting took place after a physical altercation between the victim and another juvenile. During the dispute, the suspect allegedly fired a weapon, striking 18-year-old Jordan Riley of Farmington, Kentucky. Riley sustained serious injuries to his arm and upper torso and was airlifted to a hospital out of state. Authorities have indicated that he is now in stable condition.

The suspect has been taken into custody and is currently held at a juvenile detention center. He faces a charge of Assault in the First Degree, classified as a Class B felony under Kentucky law. This charge applies when an individual intentionally causes serious physical injury to another person using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. If convicted, the suspect could face a sentence ranging from 10 to 20 years in prison.

As the investigation continues, detectives with the Mayfield Police Department have gathered additional evidence and identified more victims related to the shooting incident that occurred on August 22, 2025. Through witness interviews, the 14-year-old suspect now faces further charges, including five counts of Wanton Endangerment in the First Degree, Possession of a Handgun by a Minor (1st Offense), and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon on School Property.

The Mayfield Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from the Kentucky State Police, the Graves County Sheriff's Office, the Carlisle County Sheriff's Office, Mayfield EMS, the Fulton Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).

Authorities encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact Mayfield Police dispatch at (270) 856-3721, Crimestoppers at (270) 443-8355, or by texting "WKY" followed by your tip to 738477. The investigation is ongoing.