# Gunfire at Paraná hockey match and club closure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gunfire-at-paran-hockey-match-and-club-closure
> Updated: 2026-08-25T08:11:14.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

A women’s hockey match at the Club Atlético Estudiantes El Plumín site in Paraná, Argentina, was interrupted by gunfire. Witnesses reported hearing between 15 and 20 shots, causing players, coaches, and spectators to drop to the ground for safety. No injuries were reported.

Following the incident, police operations resulted in the arrest of three men, aged 18, 22, and 23, and the seizure of a revolver and a homemade firearm. In response to the violence, Club Atlético Estudiantes suspended all sporting and social activities at the facility until further notice. The Paraná Rowing Club also issued a statement repudiating the violence and criticizing the lack of immediate police response, noting that insecurity threatens the safety of the community.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Shooting at hockey match in Paraná forces club closure

A shooting near a women's hockey match at Club Atlético Estudiantes in Paraná forced players to take cover. Three men were arrested, and the club has suspended all activities at its El Plumín site.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shooting-at-hockey-match-in-paran-forces-club-closure

### 2026-08-22: Paraná hockey match suspended following gunfire

A women's hockey match in Paraná, Argentina, was suspended after gunfire near the stadium caused panic, leading to three arrests and the seizure of weapons.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-incidents-reported-during-sporting-events-in-argentina

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