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
Victims Identified in Deadly Robeson County Mass Shooting
Two Dead, 13 Injured in Mass Shooting at Large Party in Robeson County, North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night party in eastern North Carolina turned deadly early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that deputies were called to the scene on Dixon Drive, just outside the town of Maxton, at approximately 3:00 a.m. following reports of a shooting at a large outdoor gathering attended by more than 150 people.
When deputies arrived, chaos had already unfolded — witnesses said over 150 individuals fled the area before law enforcement could secure the scene.
Authorities identified the deceased victims as Jessie Locklear and his son.
Several other victims sustained critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals for emergency treatment.
Sheriff Wilkins stated that, based on preliminary findings, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from multiple agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the violence.
Detectives are working to determine the motive and identify all parties involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—or anyone who attended the gathering and witnessed the incident—to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Investigators at 910-671-3100.
“We know there were many people present when this occurred,” Sheriff Wilkins said. “If you saw something or know something, we need you to come forward to help bring justice to the victims and their families.”