Overview
- Gunshots were reported about 30 minutes into the first half on Sunday, prompting an immediate halt to play and a security response at Energizer Park.
- Stadium staff and team personnel cleared the field and told spectators to shelter in restrooms, concourses or other protected areas while players went to locker rooms.
- Multiple attendee videos and social posts showed panic in the stands, people taking cover, and at least one witness reporting bullets found inside parts of the venue.
- The MLS NEXT Pro live feed displayed prolonged technical difficulties and the league’s site listed the game as delayed while the situation unfolded.
- Local law enforcement has opened an investigation into shots fired near the stadium, and a police update reported no known injuries as officials continue to gather details.