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Washington’s NBC News affiliate reports:
Three people were shot and wounded outside Nationals Park during a game between the Nats and the San Diego Padres on Saturday night, sending fans scrambling for safety and prompting the suspension of the game. The gunshots caused panic among fans inside the stadium, some of whom ducked for cover, hiding underneath tables and behind seats as announcers warned people to stay inside the park.
“It was just a chaotic scene,” umpire crew chief Mark Carlson told The Associated Press. “We heard what sounded like rapid gunfire. We didn’t know where it was coming from.” Fans sitting in left field quickly began leaving through the center field gate. A short time later, fans along the first base side began briskly leaving their seats. Some fans crowded into the Padres’ dugout on the third base side for cover, while sirens could be heard from outside the park.
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No other high income country has their public events interrupted by gunfire and active shooter announcements. None.
This isn’t freedom. pic.twitter.com/J0KYJiIn4T
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) July 18, 2021
Shooting outside Nationals Park sparks wild scene, baseball game postponed
At around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night, shots could be heard from inside the stadium, leading people to flee for shelter amid the unknown chaos.https://t.co/nVP87HD7ZK
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) July 18, 2021
Shots fired outside Nationals Park. Many people, including Nationals SP Patrick Corbin, fled for the concourse. Many have taken shelter in bathrooms or suites. @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/BephZ0kBVO
— Nick Leimbach (@nleimbach) July 18, 2021
A shooting has been reported outside of the Third Base Gate at Nationals Park.
Fans are encouraged to exit the ballpark via the CF and RF gates at this time.
We’re working with law enforcement to provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 18, 2021
Here is the footage of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers helping fans when in fear (of the shooting at Nationals Park). pic.twitter.com/9ApuHIs4Oy
— Dan Clark (@DanClarkSports) July 18, 2021
Hope everyone is safe at Nationals park. I heard a few loud bangs and then a mass exodus. View from my roof pic.twitter.com/MA1B7z83u2
— Jalen Drummond (@jalen_drummond) July 18, 2021
I was in nationals park tonight when the gun shots rang out. While I ducked under my seat, watching people run, wondering if there was a shooter coming my way, I felt sacred but also angry. Angry at how predictable this sort of things is in the USA.
— Johnny Harris (@johnnywharris) July 18, 2021
Scary scene at Nationals Park as players run into the stands to bring their family members to the clubhouse after reports of a shooting outside the stadium
(via @sdutKevinAcee)pic.twitter.com/oVKN4zXMSR
— SI MLB (@si_mlb) July 18, 2021
Tonight’s game has been suspended due to an incident surrounding Nationals Park.
It will resume tomorrow, Sunday, July 18, at 1:05 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/PAGf0uYZ9Y
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 18, 2021
Nationals radio broadcast picked up the sound of the gunfire really clearly. Just horrifying. pic.twitter.com/JSqu2P4tlv
— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) July 18, 2021
Fans were evacuated from Nationals Park Saturday night after a shooting occurred outside the stadium. Footage shows people rushing to leave the stadium, and the game has been suspended. https://t.co/HE4P1BXHsj pic.twitter.com/Pv0mRYiDqX
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 18, 2021
Active shooter situation outside @Nationals Park tonight. Thankfully safe, but definitely a scary moment. Thank you @DCPoliceDept for keeping us safe. pic.twitter.com/3Fi0thS1C9
— Jaime A. Varela (@jvarela42) July 18, 2021
Reports of an active shooter near Nationals Park in D.C.
Fans are taking cover under the seats, some running into the dugout to hide
I’ll update as the situation unfolds #DCNews #Breaking #Nationals pic.twitter.com/h2TXqtKzh1
— Dana DiPiazza (@danawbrz) July 18, 2021
This is the price of NRA’s freedom & Congressional inaction. Americans fearing for their lives at a Major League Baseball game due to gun violence. pic.twitter.com/Z5fdfy23sQ #GunsDontMakeUsSafer #EndGunViolence #NationalsPark
— Po Murray (@po_murray) July 18, 2021