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Police say juvenile suspect arrested after football‑game shooting; council discusses park lighting and prevention
Summary
Livingston Police, with Merced County partners, served arrest and search warrants after a shooting following a high‑school football game; a juvenile was booked and council discussed park lighting and gang‑awareness education.
Interim Police Chief John Ramirez told the City Council on Sept. 2 that investigators, assisted by the Merced County Sheriff’s Department and SWAT, served a search warrant and arrested a juvenile resident in connection with a shooting after a football game. The juvenile was booked into Merced Juvenile Hall on multiple felony charges; Ramirez said the investigation remains active and additional leads are being pursued.
Chief Ramirez commended the collaboration with Merced County investigators and thanked residents who provided information. Council and staff described coordination with local school superintendents and board members and discussed educational and prevention strategies, including gang‑awareness programs targeted at youths.
Several council members proposed added lighting at Memorial Park and other locations where groups congregate after dark; staff and the council said more lighting could reduce late‑night congregation and improve safety. Chief Ramirez urged the public to report suspicious group gatherings via the non‑emergency police line and noted officers will respond when possible.
The council also discussed forming partnerships for school and community education and continuing coordination among law enforcement, schools and county partners.
