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WATCH Video shows California Vallejo High School football coach getting shot after breaking up a fight
By Aurko Maitra Modified 16 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The Police Chief said the incident reflected endemic gun violence across the country (image via KNTV) On September 14, a football coach at California's Vallejo High school was shot while attempting to break up a fight. Videos of the moments leading up to the shooting have gone viral on social media platforms, raising questions about the level of gun violence in America. Vallejo Crime and Safety@VallejoCrimeMore from vhs fight @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU8920More from vhs fight @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU https://t.co/lzXb0yTqzD In the footage of the incident, several young adults can be seen fighting in the streets outside the school as adults sprint towards them, attempting to pull them apart. One young man can be seen sitting on top of another, punching him. Another young person punches a boy as he attempts to run away. In another clip, a group of young people can be seen struggling at the gates of the school, with the adults continuing to make attempts to pull them away from the fight, preventing them from rejoining the fracas. Vallejo Crime and Safety@VallejoCrimeThe student appears to be jumped just before the guys takeoff in a car scene in the previous video and shoot hitting coach Joe @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU @UnivisionNews213The student appears to be jumped just before the guys takeoff in a car scene in the previous video and shoot hitting coach Joe @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU @UnivisionNews https://t.co/BHD6WMh1u8 While there is no known footage of the shooting itself, in another clip, several students can be seen behind the school gates, watching as a car drives away from the fight. A few moments later, gunfire erupted, making the students scream as they attempted to run back toward the school building. Authorities later reported that the three male occupants in the car fired the shots that hit the coach, identified as Joe Pastrana. Vallejo Crime and Safety@VallejoCrimeVallejo senior high school had a shooting today after a fight @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU @UnivisionNews9327Vallejo senior high school had a shooting today after a fight @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU @UnivisionNews https://t.co/8pC55FX9QQ Vallejo Police stated that they reported at the scene at 3:50 pm, shortly after the altercation. They reported that Coach Joe Pastrana was transported to a local hospital for a gunshot wound to his hip. He is in stable condition. The aftermath of the Vallejo high school shooting
As per the New York Post, after the shooting occurred, Vallejo High School was placed under lockdown. Country Trash Panda@elkhitman@KevinForBOS I grew up in Vallejo, that place has gotten significantly worse, like Gotham on the bay.51@KevinForBOS I grew up in Vallejo, that place has gotten significantly worse, like Gotham on the bay. Mike Wilson II, head football coach of Vallejo High School, told the Times Herald about the moment they discovered that Pastrana had been shot. He said: "When we found out what happened all practices were canceled. When it was safe we told everyone to go home." In an official statement, a school district spokesperson said: “Following protocol, the school was immediately placed on lockdown. At the time of the altercation and shooting, there was a college fair, three classes in session, and approximately 200 student-athletes on campus.” R. Gracie Vahdati@GracieV_925@VallejoCrime @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU @UnivisionNews too much in one week… why?@VallejoCrime @DanThorn_ @henrykleeKTVU @UnivisionNews too much in one week… why? Police Chief Shawny K. Williams told reporters in a press release that the suspects behind the shooting of Joe Pastrana have not been identified yet. He said: "The motive and circumstances involving this incident remain under investigation." He went on to describe how the incident was symptomatic of endemic gun violence across the country. He said: “Gun violence is a public health crisis in our city as well as the United States, and we need to treat it as such. This was an act committed by people who do not value human life.” Henry K. Lee@henrykleeKTVUJoe Pastrana, defensive coordinator of Vallejo High varsity football team, expected to survive after being shot. @VCUSD supe & @VallejoPd Chief Shawny Williams call him “courageous” for breaking up fight. One group then took off in car & fired shots at 2nd group, hitting coach2911Joe Pastrana, defensive coordinator of Vallejo High varsity football team, expected to survive after being shot. @VCUSD supe & @VallejoPd Chief Shawny Williams call him “courageous” for breaking up fight. One group then took off in car & fired shots at 2nd group, hitting coach https://t.co/LGJ6On4vfY NBC reported that in response to the shooting, Vallejo High School representatives told reporters that they would respond by increasing security around the campus. They said that mental health services will also be made available to any students who are affected by the incident. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Adelle Fernandes × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी