Three people were injured after gunfire broke out near George K. Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh’s South Side on Thursday night, shortly after a high school football game between Westinghouse High School and University Prep ended.
The shooting reportedly occurred as spectators were leaving the stadium and followed an altercation in the area. The incident prompted a police response as officers worked to secure the scene and determine what led to the gunfire.
According to police, the victims included two males and one female, all believed to be teenagers. The three injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment and were reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities had not released the identities of the victims. Further information about the extent of their injuries was also not immediately available.
Officers were already in the area because of the large crowd attending the football game when reports of gunfire emerged. Police responded to the scene, while emergency medical personnel assisted those who had been wounded.
Investigators remained at the scene as they began speaking with witnesses and gathering information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Authorities were working to establish what happened before the shots were fired and whether the earlier altercation was connected to the incident.
Police had not released a detailed description of a suspect or announced a possible motive. The investigation remained ongoing, and additional information could be released as detectives continue their work.
The shooting occurred shortly after the conclusion of the high school football game, adding to concerns among spectators, students, families, and members of the Pittsburgh South Side community.
Anyone with information about the incident may be asked to contact Pittsburgh police as investigators continue working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The three victims were receiving medical care, with their conditions reported as stable based on the information available. Their identities and additional details about their injuries had not been publicly released.
