Cheerleaders Rush Off Stage Following ‘Shooting Scare’ at Dallas Event | Video- wna24
Dallas: Cheerleaders were seen rushing off the stage at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas, Texas, following a ‘shooting scare’ during the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) All-Star National Championship. The incident, which took place on Saturday, led to the evacuation of the venue and caused widespread panic among attendees.
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Several videos circulating online captured the chaotic scene as cheerleaders and spectators quickly exited the convention centre. Initial reports suggested that a shooting had occurred, prompting fears of an active shooter situation. However, Dallas police later confirmed that there was no active shooter at the venue.
What Led to the Dallas Convention Center Chaos?
According to the Dallas Police Department, the panic was triggered by a fight between two individuals inside the convention centre, which resulted in multiple poles falling, creating a loud noise that was mistaken for gunfire. The noise led to a stampede as people rushed to exit the building, resulting in multiple non-life-threatening injuries.
Multiple videos of Dallas Cheerleaders event are floating on social media uploaded by the attendees and bystanders that show how panicked the people were.
One user posted video with a caption that reads, “Panic ensued as people ran for their lives. Thousands of attendees at the NCA cheer competition were forced to evacuate the building after a fight between two individuals caused poles to fall, creating a loud noise that triggered widespread panic.”
Dallas Cheerleaders Event Videos
Another video of Dallas Shooting panic, “People were seen “running for their lives” following an “incident” at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.”
Dallas Police Response and Evacuation
Dallas police arrived at the scene around 1 pm local time and quickly evacuated the convention centre as a precaution. Varsity Brands, the organisers of the NCA cheer competition, announced that the event had been suspended for the rest of the day to ensure the safety of all participants and attendees.
Dallas police has launched the investigation to figure out other possible angels that triggered widespread panic.