Three Shot Outside Nationals Park, Padres-Nats Game Postponed

A shooting occurred outside the third base gate at Nationals Park during Saturday night's game, which has been postponed until Sunday.

A shooting occurred outside the third base gate at Nationals Park as the Nationals hosted the Padres Saturday night, causing panic and confusion before the team evacuated fans and postponed the game.

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

Shortly after the reports surfaced, Washington D.C. police announced three people were shot outside of the stadium, however, there was no longer a threat present.

Two additional victims associated with this incident walked into area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds. MPD is on scene and actively investigating at this time.

— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 18, 2021

Play was suspended in the middle of the sixth inning with San Diego leading, 8–4, after gunshots were heard. Some fans panicked and attempted to flee the stadium.

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

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. and others with family members in attendance rushed into the stands to grab their loved ones and bring them to the dugout. They also welcomed other fans to take shelter with them. 

Players, including Fernando Tatis Jr. Just ran into stands and grabbed family members and brought them to clubhouse. pic.twitter.com/DlC1bSv3I7

— Kevin Acee (@sdutKevinAcee) July 18, 2021

At first the Nationals addressed the fans and instructed them to stay in the stadium because there was an "incident" outside of the stadium. Eventually, fans were notified of the shooting and told to exit the stadium through the center- and right-field gates

There is an incident outside of Nationals Park and fans are being asked to remain inside the park. pic.twitter.com/5HpIVRRrfo

— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) July 18, 2021

This story will be updated.