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Rumors of a gun sent people scurrying, but Mayor Muriel Bowser says there was no shooter.
Seven people were sent to local hospitals after a brief panic ensued at Saturday night's Capital Pride event in Washington, D.C.
None of the injured, who were hurt when a small stampede began amid reports of an active shooter, have life-threatening injuries, according to The Washington Post.
The chaos occurred in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, which the Saturday pride bisected. The panic began after a fight broke out among parade watchers and someone reportedly brandished a gun. Police later arrested a man and found a weapon.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Eastern and the parade ended shortly after that, according to the Post.
Mayor Muriel Bowser assured the public there was no shooter, while Pride organizers expressed gratitude at the limited injuries and said Pride weekend would continue as planned.
\u201c#PrideDC: I am being briefed by MPD about the situation at Pride, but please spread the word that there is NO active shooter.\u201d— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@Mayor Muriel Bowser) 1560039473
\u201cWe are relieved there were no major injuries as a result of the incident in Dupont Circle earlier. The incident is under MPD investigation; media should contact them for comment. All Capital Pride events will continue with safely precautions in place. @DCPoliceDept\u201d— Capital Pride (@Capital Pride) 1560052107
