WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: With U.S. Capitol is seen in the background, members of the Washington Metropolitan Police Department investigate at the scene of a shooting outside the Nationals Park July 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. At least two people were shot outside the baseball park during the Nationals’ game against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
In the sixth inning of their matchup, the Nationals and Padres were forced to stop gameplay as a shooting occurred just outside of Nationals Park. The sound of gunshots ricocheted through the stadium, causing panic among the fans and interrupting the game. Other fans found shelter underneath tables and chairs, including in the Diamond Club. Players also scrambled to find safety, rushing to leave the field.
The gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles. Three people were injured as a result of the violence. One woman who was struck was an attendee of the game. Two of the people in one of the involved cars in the incident were treated in a local hospital. Investigators are currently speaking to them to search for a motive for the violence.
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. tweeted about the incident:
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
Dozens of police cars and ambulances quickly rushed to the scene of the shooting. Luckily, most of them were not needed.
The Nationals and officials said that there will be an incresed security presence at upcoming games at the stadium.
On January 15, former NBA Champion Gus Williams died from complications of a stroke. Williams,…
On March 11, University of Louisville Athletics Hall of Famer Junior Bridgeman died from a…
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte recently announced that he would auction off three of the…
On March 5, tennis legend Fred Stolle died from cancer at 86 years old. Stolle…
On January 16, legendary sports broadcaster Bob Uecker passed away from lung cancer. Before his…
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson left the Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots…