Police say fight caused poles to fall, loud noise caused panic, ‘stampede’

UPDATE: The Dallas Police Department said officers responded to an 'active shooter' call at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center just after 1 p.m. Saturday.

A preliminary report states two people were fighting and knocked down several poles which caused a loud noise.

Those in attendance for the NCA All-Star National Championship panicked when they heard the loud noise "prompting people to rush outside in a stampede," according to the report.

Police say there were multiple people with minor injuries in the stampede.

A family reunification center was set up immediately after the incident.

Police say no shooting occurred.

DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) - The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas is being evacuated after an incident Saturday morning.

Dallas Police say they are investigating an incident near the Omni Hotel and the convention center.

Police are asking family members to go to the reunification center located at 400 N. Lamar.

The convention was hosting the NCA All-Star National Championship.

The organization that runs the competition issued a statement regarding the incident.

"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."