3 injured in shooting outside Nationals Park; game suspended

WASHINGTON -- Three people were injured in a shooting outside Nationals Park in Washington D.C., on Saturday night, police say.

The Nationals said that the shooting was reported outside the Third Base Gate during their game with the San Diego Padres.

Fans were seen running for safety, and the players rushed to get their families out of the stands as confusion and fear spread quickly throughout the stadium.

People inside the stadium say they heard the shots, and the announcer alerted fans to take cover.

Emergency units rushed to the stadium.

Police say no additional threat is present.