A large police presence was responding to the area near the Woodland Hills High School football stadium Friday night.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 saw dozens of police cars from departments including Turtle Creek, Forest Hills, Pittsburgh and state police.Among those at the scene were Allegheny County police, who told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that they were asked to respond to reports of a shooting.Early Saturday morning, Allegheny County police said a man was shot in the leg on the 900 block of Oak Avenue in Turtle Creek. Investigators said first responders were already in the area working the Woodland Hills Football game and heard several shots fired. A man had left the game and was walking in the area when he heard several shots fired and was hit in the leg. The man ran back to the football stadium for help, and the game was suspended by officials. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was treated and later released.Woodland Hills was playing Penn Hills at the stadium on Lynn Avenue when the incident happened.Video below: Woodland Hills football player describes the scene inside stadiumIn a statement, Woodland Hills School District Superintendent Dan Castagna said "an incident occurred in the neighborhood away from the stadium" during the fourth quarter of the football game."Local law enforcement responded immediately, and to ensure the safety of all in attendance, the game was immediately halted and the stadium was cleared," the superintendent's statement said. "The Woodland Hills School District would like to thank local law enforcement for their prompt response and district security and staff for helping to clear the stadium as swiftly and as safely as possible. We are grateful that the student-athletes, cheerleaders, marching bands, and spectators from Woodland Hills and Penn Hills are safe."Woodland Hills said parents and students who have questions or need assistance can reach out to school administrators or counselors.This is a developing story. Follow @ValenteWTAE and stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for updates.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox.
TURTLE CREEK, Pa. —
A large police presence was responding to the area near the Woodland Hills High School football stadium Friday night.
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 saw dozens of police cars from departments including Turtle Creek, Forest Hills, Pittsburgh and state police.
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Among those at the scene were Allegheny County police, who told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that they were asked to respond to reports of a shooting.
Early Saturday morning, Allegheny County police said a man was shot in the leg on the 900 block of Oak Avenue in Turtle Creek.
Investigators said first responders were already in the area working the Woodland Hills Football game and heard several shots fired.
A man had left the game and was walking in the area when he heard several shots fired and was hit in the leg.
The man ran back to the football stadium for help, and the game was suspended by officials.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was treated and later released.
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Some in attendance report hearing shots. Others said they heard no shots but saw people running. That includes 15-year-old football player who was on the sidelines at the time. He said coaches instructed them to wait on field for safety before they were cleared to leave. @WTAE pic.twitter.com/hA5nPtyzWr
— Mike Valente (@ValenteWTAE) August 31, 2024
Woodland Hills was playing Penn Hills at the stadium on Lynn Avenue when the incident happened.
Video below: Woodland Hills football player describes the scene inside stadium
In a statement, Woodland Hills School District Superintendent Dan Castagna said "an incident occurred in the neighborhood away from the stadium" during the fourth quarter of the football game.
"Local law enforcement responded immediately, and to ensure the safety of all in attendance, the game was immediately halted and the stadium was cleared," the superintendent's statement said. "The Woodland Hills School District would like to thank local law enforcement for their prompt response and district security and staff for helping to clear the stadium as swiftly and as safely as possible. We are grateful that the student-athletes, cheerleaders, marching bands, and spectators from Woodland Hills and Penn Hills are safe."
Woodland Hills said parents and students who have questions or need assistance can reach out to school administrators or counselors.
This is a developing story. Follow @ValenteWTAE and stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for updates.
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