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CSPD searches for suspect after shooting at youth football game, one dead

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COLORADO SPRINGS — A man is dead after a shooting during a Pop Warner youth football game in Colorado Springs.

The game was held outside of Atlas Preparatory School, which is located near E. Fountain Boulevard and S. Murray Boulevard.

In a statement, Atlas said that an athletic club had rented the school's field for the day and that none of the people involved in the shooting are affiliated with Atlas.

Colorado Springs Police say the shooting happened after a fight broke out at the game. They say the victim was a 29 year old man, but his name has not been released.

Police say no arrests have been made and no suspect information is available.

You're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP if you have any information.

This is a developing story. News5 will continue to update this article.
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