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Police continued to investigate the shootingof a partier at 403 Orange St., Sunday morning. The victim was taken to the Baystate Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition.

(Dave Canton,Republican)

SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man was shot as he attended a house party at 403 Orange St., early Sunday morning. He was taken to the Baystate Medical Center were he was listed in stable condition.

Police confirm that an officer was near the intersection of Orange and Palm streets when he heard gunfire just before 4 a.m. He spotted a male running from the area of the shooting and chased the suspect.

The foot chase took them through the backyards of Orange Street in the direction of White Street. The officer lost the suspect after a few minutes and a K9 unit was ordered to the scene to take up the pursuit. The dog lost the scent 30 minutes into the chase.

Officers found the wounded man on the back porch of the home and administered first aid while calling for the ambulance.

Police say they are searching for a dark-haired male in his 20s, wearing white pants and a black shirt.