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2mo ago

False Active Shooter Report Triggers Chaos at National Cheerleading Event in Dallas

A fight between attendees caused a loud noise that led to panic and a stampede, injuring at least 10 people during the competition.

Footage on social media captured cheerleaders running off the stage at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas.
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on Saturday at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during the NCA All-Star National Championship, a major cheerleading competition attended by thousands.
  • A fight between two individuals caused multiple poles to fall, creating a loud noise that was mistaken for gunfire, sparking widespread panic.
  • At least 10 people sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including bumps, bruises, and fractures, as attendees rushed to evacuate the venue.
  • Dallas police confirmed there was no active shooter and no arrests have been made in connection with the altercation that caused the chaos.
  • Saturday's events were suspended, but the competition resumed on Sunday with increased coordination between event staff and local authorities to ensure safety.