Man ID'd after being fatally shot during youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware

WILMINGTON, Del (WPVI) -- A youth football game turned tragic Sunday afternoon when a gunman opened fire at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, killing a father who was watching his son play.

The shooting occurred around 3 p.m. during halftime of a game between the visiting Upland Hurricanes and the New Castle Jaguars.

Coaches Tehran Freeman and Skip Burton were among the hundreds of spectators present when the shots rang out.

"I'm at a loss for words. I don't know. I'm confused myself right now," Freeman said.

Burton described the moment the gunfire began: "During the halftime speech, that's when I heard the shots ring out. And we just dove on the ground as usual...the proper procedures."

Police say the gunman targeted Lamar Massas, 36, who was attending the game to watch his son. Witnesses said panic quickly spread across the field.

"They're jumping over fences towards us and that's when I got, 'Oh, it's real' and it's not just firing shots in the air or fireworks," Burton said.

Massas' family confirmed he was a father of six. Authorities have not released a motive for the shooting.

Freeman and Burton emphasized the importance of youth sports as a safe space for children in communities affected by violence.

"For us, weekends is family and football. It's our safe haven, it's where you leave your guard down. It's just sad that something like that happened at a youth football game," Freeman said.

No other injuries were reported, but the emotional impact remains. Coaches are working to support their players in the aftermath.

"We have someone who is offering counseling for the kids and we're going to try and offer some of that tonight," Burton said.

Wilmington police have not commented publicly. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Nolan at (302) 576-3962. You can also provide information to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.com.

The Wilmington Police Department Victim Services Unit is available to provide support, information and referrals to those who are victims of crime, and can be reached at (302) 576-3622. Additionally, the WPD Youth Response Unit is available to provide free counseling and services to children and their families who have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events, and can be reached at (302) 576-3183.