A shooting in the US outside a baseball stadium during a game leaves at least four injured (VIDEO)

Published:

Jul 18, 2021 02:27 GMT

The incident took place in the vicinity of the Nationals stadium, in the city of Washington, while the local team was playing the sixth inning of the game against the San Diego Padres.

This Saturday, at least four people were injured during a shooting that took place outside the stadium of the Washington Nationals, a baseball team in the US capital, while the sixth inning of the game against the San Diego Padres was being played. noted by the District of Columbia Police, collect local media.

According to authorities, two people related to the exchange of shots were found near the stadium with gunshot wounds, while two others they came themselves to a hospital to be treated for their injuries. The Police indicated that an investigation is already underway to clarify what happened.

Upon detection of the shooting, which occurred near the third base exit of the stadium, the Nationals team recommended fans to remain in their seats until security conditions allowed them to leave the facilities using other accesses.

In some videos recorded inside the building at the time of the shots, which are already circulating on social networks, fans can be seen running to seek refuge when they hear the detonations of a firearm.

In other shots from the roof of a nearby building, fans are seen rushing out through the entrances in center field and right field.

The Washington team reported through a statement that the meeting suspended will resume tomorrow. After its completion, the squads will play the game previously agreed for that date.