Panic ensued at the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Saturday night when a stampede left multiple people with minor injuries and prompted a large police presence.
Miami-Dade Police said a group of kids began running at the fair site, causing other people to be alarmed.
A large number of first responders were dispatched to the scene. It's unclear how many people were hurt.
"All reports of an incident at the Dade County Youth Fair have been deemed unfounded," police told NBC 6. "There are no threats to public safety."
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Police also confirmed that reports of a shooting were false.
The department tweeted that they were aware of an incident at the fair but did not specify.
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In a statement, Youth Fair officials said they're considering options to enhance safety measures.
"The safety of Youth Fair guests, vendors, exhibitors, and staff is and always has been of utmost importance," the statement read. "On the evening of March 25, 2023, several groups of juveniles created panic in a coordinated effort by running through the midways and alarming patrons. Miami-Dade County Police and Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue worked diligently to restore order and assist guests."
Check back with NBC 6 for updates.
Editor's note: This story has been updated.
