Thanksgiving Football Game in Connecticut Suspended Due to Gunshots

The sound of gunshots prompted officials in Connecticut to suspend a Thanksgiving day high school football game.

Police say shots were fired near Boston and Central avenues in Bridgeport at about 11:15 a.m., near a football game between Warren Harding and Central high schools at Warren Harding's stadium.

Officials postponed the game, which was in progress, after hearing the gunfire.

Police didn't found anyone who had been shot, but called local hospitals to see if anyone was brought in for treatment. Officers found shell casings in the area.

No arrests have been made.

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