A Stranger Drew a Firearm Near My Sons During a Casual Football Game in Poplar Due to Non-Response
A sudden gunshot echoed across the field
September 23, 2026
This story was last updated on September 23, 2026 by Alisha Shrestha
LaMoiya Garfield, a mother from Poplar, shared a terrifying experience on Facebook involving her middle school sons, Easton and Weston.
While her sons played football near their home in the Airport area, a woman approached them asking about butter. The boys remained silent, prompting the woman to brandish a firearm and discharge a shot into the ground near them. Panicked, they fled indoors and immediately contacted emergency services. LaMoiya coordinated with authorities alongside her son Easton to locate the suspect, leading to a swift police response and her arrest.
A Mysterious Woman Approaches the Boys Playing Football and Fires a Gun at the Ground!
LaMoiya expressed both relief and concern as she detailed the suspect’s chilling remark: “Well I didn’t shoot them,” which left her questioning her mental state. She also wondered aloud if the woman might have been impaired by substances, highlighting the disturbing ambiguity of the situation.
Gratitude poured in from neighbors and friends, with many praising the police for their rapid intervention and expressing hope for stricter consequences. Community members emphasized the need for vigilance regarding public safety and the dangers of unchecked firearms.
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