Crime
No shots fired after fight between parents led to mass panic at Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas
DALLAS, TX – Dallas police responded to an incident at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on Saturday afternoon, where the NCA All-Star National Championship was underway.
The event, which attracts thousands of cheerleaders and their families, was briefly evacuated as a precaution due to reports of a safety concern inside the venue.
Authorities have confirmed that the situation stemmed from an altercation between parents attending the event.
Despite initial speculation on social media regarding a possible shooting, Dallas police clarified that no shots were fired and that there was no active shooter threat.
Witnesses reported crowds running through the streets of Downtown Dallas, seeking safety amid the confusion.
In response, Dallas police established a family reunification center at 400 N. Lamar Street to assist those affected by the evacuation.
It remains unclear whether any arrests have been made in connection to the disturbance.
Varsity Brands, the organizers of the NCA All-Star National Championship, released a statement addressing the situation:
“The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has been evacuated as a precaution based on reports of a safety concern. NCA security officials are working with law enforcement to quickly investigate these reports. As a precaution, we have suspended activities for today and will continue to work with event staff and local authorities to ensure a safe environment when we resume the event.”
Dallas police are continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the incident and have not yet provided additional details.
Authorities urge the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to follow official updates from law enforcement.
Crime
Chico Police Fatally Shoot Suspect Michael Oxley Following Weekend Attack on Local Barber George Ramirez III
The Butte County District Attorney’s Office and the Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team are actively investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Chico.
The incident took place at The Post, an off-campus student housing complex on Nord Avenue, where members of the Chico Police SWAT team engaged 43-year-old Michael Oxley, a suspect in a Friday night shooting.
According to District Attorney Mike Ramsey, the situation began Friday evening when Oxley allegedly shot 43-year-old George Ramirez III, a well-known downtown Chico barber, in the parking lot of the Chico Farmer’s Market on Flume Street.
Ramirez was sitting in his vehicle when an assailant approached from behind and fired multiple rounds through the closed driver’s side window, striking him in the head, neck, and shoulder.
He was transported to an out-of-area hospital, where he underwent extensive surgery and remains in critical condition.
Following an overnight investigation, Chico Police identified Oxley as the primary suspect. Authorities determined that he was staying at The Post as an Airbnb resident, not as a student.
A warrant for his arrest was obtained through the District Attorney’s Office and a local judge.
Officers attempted to take Oxley into custody around 6 p.m. on Saturday, but he barricaded himself inside his apartment, prompting a lockdown of the housing complex.
The situation escalated when Oxley fled to the parking structure, where SWAT officers contained him on a ramp between the fourth and fifth floors.
Authorities reported that Oxley was crouching with a pistol equipped with an extended magazine.
Despite two hours of negotiation urging him to surrender, Oxley stood up and opened fire at officers.
In response, six members of the Chico Police SWAT team returned fire, fatally wounding him. The shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 2.
The Butte County Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol Team launched an immediate investigation following the incident.
The six involved officers have been placed on administrative leave, per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.
Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case, including the suspect’s motive and the sequence of events leading up to the fatal encounter.
Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.