Child Struck by Ricochet During Gunfire at Mesa High School

Mesa police responded to Skyline High School, near the intersection of Southern Avenue and Crismon Road, at about 7:30 p.m. on November 5 after reports of shots fired. Several activities were underway on campus, among them a baseball matchup.

Authorities said a young person on the baseball diamond may have been struck by a projectile that ricocheted during the shooting. Paramedics checked the child at the location. The child declined transport to a hospital and was expected to be OK.

Officers found evidence of a shooting, police said. The school was briefly placed on lockdown, which was later lifted. No arrests were reported.

The investigation is ongoing, and officials asked the public to avoid the area around Skyline High School. Anyone with information should call Mesa police at 480-644-2211.