THREE women were shot at a White Sox baseball game in Chicago on Friday night.
Two women were injured but both are currently in a fair condition, according to a police statement.
A 42-year-old sustained a gunshot to her leg and was taken to the University of Chicago medical centre.
A 26-year-old woman sustained a graze wound to her abdomen but refused to seek medical help.
Chicago Police have confirmed that the incident is being investigated.
The shooting happened during the White Sox baseball game with Oakland Athletics in Guaranteed Rate field.
Officials have said it is unclear whether the bullets were shot from inside or outside of the stadium, according to a statement from the White Sox.
The statement also confirmed that the shooting did not also involve an altercation beforehand.
A police scanner reported that the blood was found in sections 161 and 162 of the stadium with live rounds discovered at gate four.
Attendee Tom Miller said he was sat close to the victims but did not hear the gunshots, he told ABC affiliate WLS.
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Miller said: “It happened just two rows in front me, and there was no one in front of us.
“All of a sudden this lady starts bleeding from the leg.
“And all of a sudden security was there and they kicked us out.”
The game was due to be followed by a 90s themed concert including headliners Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, and Tone Loc.
Fans were notified of the canceled concert through a message on stadium screens blaming “technical issues.”
The message said: “Due to technical issues tonight’s postgame concert has been canceled.
“We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
“Fans holding on-field passes will receive a refund to the original purchaser’s credit card.”
Attendee Rod Moyers said the situation was unclear to fans in the stadium, he told ABC affiliate WLS.
Moyers said: “There was supposed to be a free concert after the game, they came and announced right after the game that it had been canceled.
“They didn't give any information.
“Everyone started booing, going crazy, and saying derogatory things.
Moyers added that some fans refused to leave the stadium even after the message was displayed on screens.
He added: “Everyone booed, no one was leaving. Some people said they should storm the field.
“Then the whole crowd started chanting, 'Sell the team!’”
‘Sell the team’ is a chant that originated with Oakland Athletics fans after reports that their team was to move to Las Vegas.
The move, paired with a poor 2022-23 season, have led to fans calling for the owners to be replaced.
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In a statement, the Chicago Police Department said: "Upon receiving notification of this incident, CPD responded immediately and deployed additional resources while coordinating with White Sox security to maintain the safety of those who were in attendance or working at the game."
"At no time was it believed there was an active threat," the statement obtained by Sky News read.
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