College field hockey teams sprint off field after nearby shooting in Philadelphia
La Salle said the game was 'called due to a shooting in the vicinity of the field'
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A shooting near Temple University delayed a college field hockey game Friday afternoon.
Saint Louis and La Salle were facing off at Howarth Field at Temple University in Philadelphia. La Salle, another Philly school, is playing its home games at the field this year.
With 10:45 left in the game, apparent gunshots were heard.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Shortly after, just about everyone at the field — players, refs and spectators — sprinted to safety.
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A match between the Shippensburg Raiders and West Chester Golden Rams during the Division II women's field hockey championship at Biemesderfer Stadium Nov. 21, 2021, in Millersville, Pa. (Larry French/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
The announcer for the game, which was broadcast on ESPN+, said there were "loud noises" nearby, and the players were "evacuating" the field. A referee appeared to trip over one of the nets while seeking shelter.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}One person could be heard yelling at bystanders to "get down right now."
Philadelphia Police said the shooting occurred at a nearby Kentucky Fried Chicken parking lot.
"The offender fled the scene prior to police arrival," and "no shooting victims were located," Philadelphia Police told Fox News Digital. "The scene was secured, no arrest at this time, and no weapon recovered. The investigation is active and ongoing with Central Detectives."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}According to the schools' athletic websites and the Atlantic 10's site, La Salle was credited with a 1-0 win.
A hockey stick and hockey ball during a men's hockey international match between Ireland and Austria at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. (Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
The Saint Louis field hockey program's X account posted that the game had been "called due to a shooting in the vicinity of the field," and "everyone is safe."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Atlantic 10 website said 192 people were in attendance.
The Temple Owls' logo during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena Feb. 22, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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The athletic directors for both schools did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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