Questions still surround the chaotic events at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center on Saturday, but on Monday, the company that operates the facility is releasing a statement. Operations and security for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center are run by the Oak View Group,

They said everyone panicked because they thought there was an active shooter at the NCA All Star Championship cheer event.

The DPD did say that many people suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the mass exodus from the convention center. Though there was no active shooter, the loud bang from the poles falling down was convincing enough for cheerleaders and their families to run for their lives – causing a dangerous stampede.