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Riot at Schenectady HS after football game

UPDATE: 10:28 P.M.

According to a statement from Schenectady Police, all units responded to the fight. Schenectady County Sheriffs were also called in for mutual aid.

Currently, seven to ten people have been arrested in connection with the fight.

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UPDATE: 9:58 P.M.

Our photographer on the scene is reporting that cops believe the fight was gang-related. There were five arrests - one 16-year-old and four young men over age 20.

There have been no reports of injuries.

Watch CBS6's 11 P.M. newscast for video of the aftermath.

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A fight involving over 100 people erupted at Schenectady High School tonight after the school hosted a game versus Albany High School.

At about 9:20, Schenectady Police requested backup from Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Glenville and State Police at Princetown for a large group of people fighting at the high school and moving down Ardsley Road. One officer on the scene called the scuffle a "riot."

At least one person was detained.


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