Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was on stage in Label nightclub moments before gunfire started Saturday night, Eyewitness News has learned.

WSOC-TV obtained photos of Newton partying with celebrities, including Young Jeezy, during festivities surrounding the CIAA weekend. He is seen wearing a white outfit with a black hat and scarf.

WSOC-TV took a closer look at video received during the shooting inside Label at the North Carolina Music Factory. A spot shadow has been added where Newton is seen on stage.

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Seconds later, shots rang out in the club.

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Newton, along with everyone else, ducked for cover and scrambled once shots were fired. Police said in a release Saturday night that the unidentified suspect fired "several shots from inside the club."

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Two people were injured, but are expected to recover. The gunman has not been arrested.

READ statement from Label nightclub on shooting.

WSOC-TV contacted the Panthers for comment but had not received a response by Tuesday evening.

CIAA officials stressed that the incident was in no way related to the tournament, but rather a private party.

Two people were also stabbed while attending a party at Club Oasis uptown Saturday night.

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