Photos: Washington Nationals stadium shooting

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Jul 21, 2021

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Fans who attended the July 17, 2021 game between the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres take cover a shot ring out from outside the stadium. AP

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Fans take shelter in one of the dugouts while police investigate the source of the commotion. AP

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Spectators flee Nationals Park after shots rang out injuring three people outside of the stadium. AP

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Spectators take cover after several shots were heard during the sixth inning of the Nationals game against the Padres. AP

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Fan scatter to find cover after shot ring out in the sixth inning of the Washington National game on July 17, 2021. MediaPunch / BACKGRID

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Spectators make a dash for cover as shots ring out. MediaPunch / BACKGRID

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Spectators make a dash for cover as shots ring out. MediaPunch / BACKGRID

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Fans use the undersides of their seats as a place to hide until the coast is clear. Getty Images

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Fans leave National Park after the game between the Nationals and Padres is suspended. Getty Images

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Fans wait for the all clear to leave National Park after three people were injured by gunfire. Getty Images

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Following the sounds of gunfire, National park issued a statement telling all guests to remain in the stadium. Reuters

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Fans take cover behind their seats while the situation is being investigated by police. Reuters

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Fans react to the news that shots have been fired outside of the stadium. Reuters

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Washington DC police search the stadium in case there are other active shooters. USA TODAY Sports

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Fans take duck and try to take cover after word spread that gun shots were heard near-by during the game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres.

Fans take duck near the dugout and try to take cover after word spread that gun shots were heard near-by during the game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres. USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A policeman directs fans after apparent gunshots were heard outside of Nationals Park during a game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres.

A policeman directs fans after apparent gunshots were heard outside of Nationals Park during a game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres. USA TODAY Sports

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Fans rush to evacuate after hearing gunfire during a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Saturday. AP

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Fans take cover in Washington Nationals dugout after a shooting outside Nationals Park during a game between the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres. USA TODAY Sports

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Fans pour out onto the field after hearing gunfire from outside the stadium, during a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Fans pour onto the field after hearing gunfire outside Nationals Park in Washington on July 17, 2021. John McDonnell/The Washington Post via AP

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A Washington Metropolitan Police officer investigates the scene outside of Nationals Park on July 17, 2021. Getty Images

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The Washington Metropolitan Police Department tape off the area outside of the Third Base Gate at Nationals Park. Getty Images

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Nationals Park is seen in the background of an investigation conducted by the Washington Metropolitan Police Department. Getty Images

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