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Police investigate shooting at carnival at Gar-Field High in Woodbridge

At least one person was shot at Kiwanis Karnival at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge Friday night.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Prince William County Police Department is investigating a shooting Friday night at Gar-Field High School. 

Police say a 14-year-old girl was shot and wounded in her abdomen.

The girl was flown to an area hospital after police provided immediate first aid until rescue personnel came, according to police.

The girl's injuries were found to be non-life-threatening at the hospital, police said.

A tweet from PWCPD at 9:50 p.m. Friday says, "One victim with gunshot wound being flown out."

A carnival, called the "Kiwanis Karnival" was scheduled at the high school from 5 to 11 p.m., featuring rides, games and food.

According to police, two groups were involved in a verbal altercation in the parking lot and multiple gunshots were fired during the altercation with the two groups fleeing after.

The wounded girl was found by police a few yards away from where the shooting took place and it is still unknown if the girl was affiliated with the groups involved in the altercation, according to police,

There were reports from witnesses on a possible suspect fleeing the scene towards Smoketown Rd. after the shooting occurred, according to police. 

A car that was not involved in the altercation was struck by a bullet while the driver was leaving the carnival but the driver was not injured, according to police. 

Police say that the suspect is described to be a Black male that could possibly be a teenager wearing a red hoodie, black pants and white shoes.

Woodbridge Kiwanis Club, a chapter of Kiwanis International, sponsors the carnival which was scheduled to take place from April 13 through April 17. This week was spring break for Prince William County Public Schools.

The proceeds from the carnival go to Prince William County organizations like the Special Olympics, the Boys and Girls Club, Woodbridge Senior Citizens Center, Action in Community Through Service and Salvation Army.

Detectives are asking anyone with additional information about this incident including photos or videos that lead up to or take place during the incident to contact the police.

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