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Shooting threat leads to Texas cheerleader evacuation

Shooting threat leads to Texas cheerleader evacuation

Yahoo02-03-2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls team was evacuated at the NCA National Championship after a large fight led to a shooting threat.
30,000 cheerleaders were evacuated from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas Texas after a large fight.
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The convention center quickly evacuated as people ran for cover.
A Sioux Falls team was there. Katie Wilson, owner of the Mason Jar Botique, posted on Facebook about her experience at the incident.
Reportedly, no shots were fired and the competition will resume Monday.
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