Four people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning outside a theater in downtown Park Forest where a private party was being held, police said.
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Police in suburban Park Forest are investigating after four people were shot outside of a theater where a celebration was taking place early Sunday morning.
According to authorities, a group of people were taking part in a celebration at a theater in the 300 block of Artist Walk shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday when a physical altercation took place. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android and sign up for alerts.
A short time later, at least one individual opened fire outside of the theater, striking four people before fleeing the scene.
4 people shot outside theater venue in suburban Park Forest
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The shooting occurred in the 300 block of Artist Walk shortly after 1 a.m., Park Forest police said.
Authorities believe the incident occurred in connection with a private celebration being held at the theater.
According to a preliminary investigation, police believe a physical altercation occurred inside the theater and that the shooting occurred outside the business shortly after.
Two Park Forest police officers were already on foot in the downtown area when they heard shots being fired and responded to the location.
However, police say no suspects were observed.
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Parkersburg South High School art students are featured in an exhibit through Feb. 26 at the Grand Central Mall in a show organized by Artsbridge. (Photo Provided)
PARKERSBURG Art students from Parkersburg South High School are participating in a show this month through Artsbridge at the Grand Central Mall.
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