Update: A shooting incident reported near Energizer Park in St. Louis on Sunday evening led to the suspension of the MLS NEXT Pro match between St. Louis CITY2 and Austin FC II.
Initial reports indicate shots were fired at an apartment complex near North 17th and Chestnut streets at around 6:30 p.m. The location is approximately three blocks east of Energizer Park, according to KSDK.
The match was halted as fans were asked to shelter in place. As of 7:25 p.m., no injuries had been reported. Play was stopped with the score tied 0-0. Authorities have not yet provided additional details about the incident.
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Initial report: A St. Louis City 2 vs. Austin FC II MLS NEXT Pro match at Energizer Park on Sunday was suspended due to a shooting incident nearby, according to STL Soccer News.
Reports and social media updates from attendees said shots were fired in or around Energizer Park during the match.
{{/usCountry}}Reports and social media updates from attendees said shots were fired in or around Energizer Park during the match.
{{/usCountry}}Fans sheltered in place and the match was halted.
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Witness accounts
Witnesses described chaotic scenes inside the stadium, with some saying fans took cover on the concourse and near the seating areas.
One witness reported, "Pandemonium at the St Louis CITY2 match as someone outside the main gate started shooting towards the gate. We had arrived through that gate 2 minutes before this happened. I'm not sure if anyone was hurt. We had to shelter in the concourse."
Another person reported, "Well…. New experience unlocked. Nothing like going to a City 2 game and next thing you know your on the ground laying on top of your kids hearing gun shots pop around you. Shooting happened around Maggie Os. Bullets found inside the stadium."
A third witness wrote, "Shots fired in our around Energizer Park during City2 match. Everyone is evacuating under the stadium."
Authorities have not yet released an official statement on the incident. No details about possible injuries, the suspect, or the circumstances surrounding the shooting have been confirmed.