Philadelphia shooting ends NCAA field hockey game between La Salle and Saint Louis at Temple University

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A college field hockey game at Temple University was called early when gunshots erupted near the Philadelphia school on Friday.

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. 

Shortly after, just about everyone at the field — players, refs and spectators — sprinted to safety.

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.

One person could be heard yelling at bystanders to “get down right now.” 

Saint Louis and La Salle were facing off at Howarth Field at Temple University in Philadelphia. 6abc Philadelphia/YouTube
With 10:45 left in the game, apparent gunshots were heard as some players took cover inside the goal. 6abc Philadelphia/YouTube

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.”

According to the schools’ athletic websites and the Atlantic 10’s site, La Salle was credited with a 1-0 win.

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.”

Shortly after, just about everyone at the field — players, refs and spectators — sprinted to safety. 6abc Philadelphia/YouTube
The game was called due to the shooting and La Salle was credited with a 1-0 win. 6abc Philadelphia/YouTube

The Atlantic 10 website said 192 people were in attendance.

The athletic directors for both schools did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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