In a moment that left fans, teammates, and media absolutely stunned, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly SPRINTED out of the stadium mid-practice after receiving a phone call informing him that his father had been involved in the terrifying New York City shooting that’s been making national headlines.
🧨 WHAT JUST HAPPENED?
Multiple sources inside AT&T Stadium say Prescott was in the middle of a closed training session when he suddenly froze, dropped his helmet, and bolted off the field without saying a word.
One witness told TMZ Sports:
“You could see something was very wrong. His face went white. Then he just ran. No explanation, nothing. Everyone was asking, ‘What the hell just happened to Dak?’”
Minutes later, word began to spread: Dak’s father, Nathaniel Prescott, was reportedly among the victims injured in the New York City shooting earlier today.
😨 WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
According to unconfirmed reports, Nathaniel Prescott was visiting Manhattan when the shooting occurred near a busy intersection outside a well-known hotel. Eyewitnesses claim he was hit by a stray bullet while attempting to shield others during the chaos.
“He wasn’t just caught in the crossfire — he may have helped save someone,” an NYPD insider allegedly stated.
Nathaniel is said to be in critical but stable condition, and currently undergoing emergency surgery at a New York trauma center.
🏈 DAK PRESCOTT: SHATTERED
Dak has yet to issue an official statement, but sources say he is devastated, in shock, and expected to board a private flight to New York within the hour.
A teammate who asked to remain anonymous told us:
“Dak is the toughest guy I know… but I’ve never seen him look like that before. It was like he got hit by lightning. Something broke inside him.”
💔 FANS AND CELEBS REACT
As news of the possible connection between Dak’s father and the shooting spread online, social media exploded with support and heartbreak.
“Not Dak. Not his family. This is unreal,” one fan wrote.
“Prayers for the Prescott family. This is bigger than football now,” said another.
Even NBA star Luka Dončić posted a 🙏 emoji with “#StayStrongDak” on his story.
🔍 INVESTIGATION STILL DEVELOPING
Authorities have not yet released the full list of victims or confirmed the identity of the suspect, though early reports continue to point to Shane D. Tamura, a man with a criminal record believed to be from Las Vegas.
This is a developing and deeply emotional story. As one Cowboys coach said:
“We’re not thinking about the next game. We’re thinking about Dak’s dad.”
Stay tuned with TMZ Sports as we continue to follow this story minute by minute.