Active Shooter Outside Washington Nationals Game Causes Chaos Inside Stadium

An active shooter outside of the Washington Nationals-Padres game caused a lot of chaos and panic inside of the stadium Saturday evening.

According to reports, four people were shot and wounded outside of the Washington Nationals stadium.

“A shooting has been reported outside of the Third Base Gate at Nationals Park.” – The Nationals said.

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

“Please remain calm and remain inside the stadium,” a voice said over the loudspeaker at the Nationals Park.

VIDEO:

This is unreal complete chaos at Nats Park @Nationals pic.twitter.com/H2OHcGMIQx

— Solomon Tucker (@babesandballers) July 18, 2021

One viewer caught the gunshots on video:

You can hear the gunshots just as the broadcast cuts away pic.twitter.com/tBmbZaR3GB

— Jack Leonardi (@JackLeonardi) July 18, 2021

Video of the players running off the field into the dugout:

BREAKING: Reports of an active shooter outside Nationals Park in Washington DC.

Stadium security is telling fans to stay inside the stadium and take cover. pic.twitter.com/b6k8iZ2A9A

— Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) July 18, 2021

Fans took cover under seats:

#BREAKING

There are reports of an active shooter near Nationals Park in Washington DC

Fans are taking cover under seats

Helicopters are now circling the stadium

More updates to come #DCnews #Nationals #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/z8rYo5B0uf

— Dana DiPiazza (@danawbrz) July 18, 2021

DC police said there is no ongoing threat at this time.

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