South Oak Cliff Football Player Shoots Teammate After State Game Win

A South Oak Cliff High School football player was taken into custody after authorities say he shot a teammate only hours after the team captured a state championship victory. The incident allegedly occurred following the celebratory win, turning what should have been a moment of triumph into a serious criminal investigation involving members of the same team.

Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Xavier Mayfield, who has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to reports, the shooting happened while Mayfield and several teammates were gathered in a bedroom after the game, where a rifle was allegedly mishandled.

Investigators say the discharge of the weapon struck another player, prompting an emergency response. The injured teammate was rushed to the hospital for treatment. As of the latest reports, officials have not released details about the victim’s current condition. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and no additional information has been made public about potential contributing factors.

The incident came at the peak of a historic run for South Oak Cliff football. The Golden Bears had just appeared in the state championship game for the fifth straight season, an accomplishment achieved by only six programs in UIL history. That streak began with a breakthrough title in 2021, when South Oak Cliff became the first Dallas ISD school to win a football state championship in 63 years, making the aftermath of this latest victory particularly jarring for the school and its community.