Two Shot Outside Nationals Park During Game Against Padres
Four people were shot Saturday night outside of Nationals Park during the Nationals game against the San Diego Padres, D.C. Police said.
The shooting was reported at N Street and South Capitol Street SW, near the Third Base Gate, police said.
Two of the victims were transported to the hospital conscious and breathing. Another two walked into area hospitals "for treatment of gunshot wounds." The shooting was not related to the game, police said.
Social media video shows fans fleeing stadium. The announcer urges people to keep calm and stay inside, repeating that the incident was reported outside.
D.C. Police said there was no ongoing threat to the community, and that they were investigating the shooting.
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At 9:47 p.m., the Nationals said via their Twitter account that "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."
The game was suspended at the bottom of the sixth inning and will resume at 1:05 p.m. EST Sunday, the Nationals said in a statement.
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