Man shot in gang dispute on Allen St.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Police say a man was shot on Allen Street during a gang dispute on Friday morning.

According to a news release from Springfield Police Sgt. John Delaney, police were called to the area of 1 Allen Street for reports of shots fired around 9:45 a.m.

When police arrived, the found a 19 year-old man with gunshot wounds to the back and abdomen. He was listed in critical, but stable condition but, according to Sgt. Delaney, the suspect is expected to recover.

Police are now looking for teal-colored 2000 Chevrolet Malibu with four black males inside, according to the news release.

Azell Cavaan, spokesperson for Springfield Schools, told 22News that Brookings School was locked down for about one hour after the shooting.