Padres-Nationals MLB game suspended after shooting outside stadium

Around 9:45 pm, the Washington Nationals posted on social media that a shooting was reported outside of the Third Base Gate at Nationals Park.

The tweet urged fans to leave the park using two different gates.

“We’re working with law enforcement to provide more information as soon as it becomes available,” the tweet read.

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

— Jack Leonardi (@JackLeonardi) July 18, 2021

In addition, several Twitter users pointed out that loud popping sounds could be heard on the broadcast right before it cut away.

The DC Police Department confirmed the shooting in a tweet at 10 pm saying two people were shot outside the park.

Reportedly, the Nationals were in the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres when the shooting was informed.

However, the Saturday night’s game would be suspended until Sunday afternoon.