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Camden County Officials Searching For Suspect Who Opened Fire On Crowd After Fight Erupts At Football Game

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) -- Authorities in Camden County are searching for the person who fired multiple shots at a football game Saturday evening in Pennsauken. According to officials, one person was struck by gunfire.

Detectives said two semi-professional football teams were playing at Crescent Field when a fight broke out between the players that led to the parking lot.

Once in the parking lot, witnesses said an unknown person fired multiple shots toward the crowd.

When police responded to the area shortly before 9 p.m., they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

He was transported to an area hospital where he is in stable condition.

Detectives continue to search for the person or persons who fired the shots into the crowd.

Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call 856-225-5048.

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