Dallas police responded Saturday afternoon to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, where the 2025 NCA All-Star National Championship is being held.
DALLAS — Dallas police responded to an incident in Downtown Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, where the annual NCA All-Star National Championship was being held.
Sources tell WFAA parents were fighting at the convention center.
Numerous social media users expressed concern about a possible shooting, but police sources told WFAA there were no shots fired. Dallas police later confirmed Saturday afternoon on X that there was not an active shooter.
People were seen running across the streets of downtown away from the convention center, which is only a couple blocks away from WFAA.
It’s unclear if anybody’s been arrested, sources told WFAA.
Dallas police posted to X on Saturday afternoon that a family reunification center was established at 400 N. Lamar Street.
Varsity Brands, who run the NCA cheer competition, issued the following statement Saturday afternoon:
“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.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
