Gunshots Force Players To Help Fans Take Cover At Nationals Park

A scary scene at Nationals Park in Washington as the Nationals and Padres game was suspended in the 6th inning following gunshots heard around the stadium.

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Breaking situation unfolding outside of Nats Park. We have calls into MPD and have a crew en route. Stay with #FOX5DC for more. pic.twitter.com/Xq3PCkPUJm

— Jim Lokay (@LokayFOX5) July 18, 2021

Fans and players were forced to take cover as gunshots echoed in the stadium during the 6th inning. The shots were reportedly fired by multiple cars outside of the park and officials were called immediately. Fans were forced to flee from their seats, while some of the players on the field helped fans inside of the dugout and out of their seats to shelter.

Here at Nats Park as fans are making their way out of the stadium.

Talked to a fan who said the spectators in section 112-113 ducked down when they heard gunshots and everyone followed suit. Tatis and Machado opened the gate to the field and took fans to the dugout. pic.twitter.com/HM70l0tgDQ

— Andrew Golden (@andrewcgolden) July 18, 2021

#breaking Tons of police activity at Nationals Park. Working to confirm details. pic.twitter.com/T0jPWExFlN

— Darcy Spencer (@darcyspencer) July 18, 2021

Just ended up in the Padres dugout bc of shooting. Thank you Manny Machado and @Padres pic.twitter.com/B2GaJ7Wt6V

— Alaina (@alaina1424) July 18, 2021

As reported by ESPN, three people were injured outside of the stadium.

Just ended up in the Padres dugout bc of shooting. Thank you Manny Machado and @Padres pic.twitter.com/B2GaJ7Wt6V

— Alaina (@alaina1424) July 18, 2021

The game will be resumed at 1:05 on Sunday afternoon.

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