Stampede injures 16 at New York’s Barclays Center after false alarm over active shooter

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Several people were injured following a boxing match Saturday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn amid fears of a shooter inside the arena. A police spokeswoman said hours later there were no shots fired inside or outside the building. The NYPD said it believed a loud noise of some kind sparked the panic. Ten people suffered minor injuries in the incident, authorities said.

4 months ago·New York, United States

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The Independent

Chaos breaks out at Barclays Center in Brooklyn after noise sparks fear of shooting

NYPD has confirmed that no gun or shooter was present at the arena, and source of noises that provoked stampede has not been identified

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Boxing fans injured during stampede after fearing shooter was on the loose

There were fears that an active shooter was inside the Barclays Center following the Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero fight, but thankfully it was a false alarm

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Times

Stampede Ensues After Loud Noise at Barclays Center Incites Fear of Gunman

Ten people were injured early Sunday morning when panicked throngs of people tried to escape what they thought was a gunman.

4 months ago·New York, United States

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The Washington Post

Panic over active shooter rumors leads to stampede, injuries at Barclays Center

Panic after a boxing match attended by tennis star Naomi Osaka and Madonna reveal a nation on edge after mass shootings in Uvalde, Tex., and Buffalo.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Hill

Stampede injures 16 at New York’s Barclays Center after false alarm over active shooter

Sixteen people were injured at the Barclays Center in New York City on Sunday morning after false reports of an active shooter spread through the crowd at a boxing match.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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