15-year-old charged in shooting that injured three young people outside Pittsburgh high school football game: news

15-Year-Old Charged in Shooting Outside Pittsburgh High School Football Game

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with multiple felony offenses, including attempted homicide and aggravated assault, following a shooting that injured three young people outside George K. Cupples Stadium on Pittsburgh’s South Side.

Incident Overview and Police Investigation

The shooting occurred shortly after the conclusion of a Pittsburgh City League football game between Westinghouse High School and University Prep. According to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, an altercation broke out near South Ninth and East Carson streets, quickly escalating into gunfire.

Officers stationed in the area responded to the chaotic scene and pursued an armed suspect on foot. While the suspect temporarily evaded capture, investigators recovered a discarded firearm in the area of 11th Street. With the assistance of witness statements, detectives formally identified 15-year-old Charles Lawshe as the alleged shooter. An active warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Victims and Medical Response

The gunfire struck three teenagers, who were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders and event security secured the perimeter immediately following the incident to ensure the safety of spectators leaving the facility.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Strengthens Stadium Security

In direct response to the South Side stadium shooting, Pittsburgh Public Schools enacted strict security protocols across district athletic events:

• Chaperone Requirement: All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older who remains present throughout the game.

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• Mandatory Identification: Students from within and outside the district must show valid, current student IDs for admission.

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• Clear Bag Policy: Only approved clear bags are permitted past security checkpoints.

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• Early Gate Closures: Stadium gates now shut at the start of the third quarter, with no re-entry allowed.

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• Traffic and Perimeter Controls: Parking restrictions and stepped-up patrols have been added along nearby residential streets to disperse crowds quickly post-game.

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Police continue to ask anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect to contact the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police violent crime unit.