LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fern Creek High School has now implemented new safety measures for those attending football games for the rest of the season.
The principal sent a letter to Fern Creek High School families about the new safety measures that will be in place at all Friday night sporting events.
Principal Rebecca Nicholas said all everyone will be wanded with a metal detector before entering, and once inside, no one will be able to leave and reenter.
Those attending cannot wear masks during the event, nor bring backpacks or any other bags into the event; she said diaper bags are an exception but will be searched.
It's unclear what kind of masks Nicholas is referring to.
Guests who are under 18 years old must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or they must have a student ID for Fern Creek or the opposing team she said.
The principal added JCPS Police will be monitoring parking lots at all times.
These safety measures come after the fatal shooting during a makeup game between PRP and Male high schools on Sept. 29 at PRP where two teenagers were shot during the game.
Police found one victim with multiple gunshot wounds and first responders took him to the hospital in critical condition. He died nine days later. The second teenager is expected to survive.
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