A fight between two parents caused a stampede on March 1 at Dallas' Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center where a cheerleading competition was taking place.

According to a report from the Dallas Police Department, the parents of two competitors at the NCA All-Star National Championship got into a fight, which knocked down poles, which the crowd mistook for gunshots and began to flee.

At least 10 people sustained minor injuries. The convention center was evacuated, and the competition was canceled for the rest of the day.

According to the DPD, police responded to a call at approximately 1 pm at the convention center, regarding an active shooter.

Their investigation determined that a fight between two people led to multiple poles being knocked down, which caused a loud noise. This noise contributed to panic inside the building, prompting people to rush outside in a stampede.

By 2:30 pm, it was determined that there was no active shooter. The police report said that multiple non-life-threatening injuries occurred during the chaos, and a family reunification center was set up at 400 Lamar St.

The competition will resume on Sunday, March 2.

There's a video of what is said to be the fight that started it, posted on Twitter, although it offers no evidence of poles being knocked down. The two parents fighting are male; online wags have noted that it is more often mothers who take the cheerleading thing seriously.

The dustup was covered by national network TV news and has earned international coverage from as far away as Ireland.

The NCA All-Star National Championship is an annual fixture at the convention center, with the 2025 event drawing 1712 teams, with more than 30,000 competitors and 58,000 attendees including participants, coaches, parents, and family members.