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Gunfire Halts College Field Hockey Game in Philadelphia

A shooting near Temple University caused players and spectators to flee, resulting in the cancellation of the match between Saint Louis and La Salle.

  • Gunshots were heard during a field hockey game at Temple University, causing panic and an immediate evacuation of players, referees, and spectators.
  • The shooting occurred in a nearby Kentucky Fried Chicken parking lot, but no victims were found, and the shooter fled the scene before police arrived.
  • The game was in its final quarter with 10:45 left on the clock when the incident happened, leading to the match being called off after a nearly one-hour delay.
  • Both Saint Louis University and La Salle University confirmed via social media that all players and staff were safe following the incident.
  • La Salle was credited with a 1-0 win according to the Atlantic 10 conference's official website, despite the game's abrupt end.
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