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Pittsburgh police are actively searching for an unidentified gunman who shot and injured three teenagers following a high school football game on Thursday night. The incident occurred outside George K. Cupples Stadium in the South Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after an altercation broke out among crowds exiting the venue. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety and Police Chief Jason Lando, the shooter pulled out a firearm and fired multiple rounds as people were leaving the area. The victims, consisting of two males and one female, are believed to be teenagers. All three were transported to a local hospital and are currently reported to be in stable condition. Despite a significant police and Port Authority presence at the stadium, including metal detectors and officers facilitating crowd safety, the individual responsible for the shooting remains at large. As of Friday morning, investigators had not released a physical description of the suspect. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspect's identity to contact the Pittsburgh Police. The investigation is ongoing as authorities attempt to determine if the shooter or any of the victims had been inside the stadium prior to the gunfire. The incident has drawn attention due to the presence of security measures at the game between Westinghouse Academy and University Prep, raising questions about how the firearm was brought to the scene or if the suspect was already present. The community is being advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
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