A chaotic and surreal scene unfolded inside Nationals Park Saturday night during a Padres-Nationals game, as gunfire was heard in and around the stadium. The game was stopped for the night in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Padres leading, 8-4.
The score of the game is far less important than the scene right outside the ballpark, however.
People on the scene described hearing multiple gun shots, which caused some panic in the crowd. Players from both bullpens could be seen hustling to the dugout to run down to the clubhouse.
Not only that, but players — one person on the scene specifically said Fernando Tatis, Jr. — were running into the stands to grab family and/or friends to bring into the clubhouse with them, as that was surely the safest place in the ballpark.
Initially, per those on the scene, the public address announcer told fans to stay put, as the shooter was outside the park. The video board reflected this as well.
