A FALSE REPORT of a mass shooting event sent panic throughout the crowd at a Wiz Khalifa and Logic concert in suburban Indianapolis Friday,
causing audience members to flee the venue by climbing over fences and scrambling over seats.
According to a statement from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place at approximately 10:28 p.m.
at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, after “a disturbance” was reported from the outdoor venue’s lawn seating area.
“Security staff responded quickly, and all the subjects nearby began exiting the area on foot.
The emergency action plan was initiated and followed, and all gates including non-public exits were opened,” the statement said.
“Police staff deployed multiple quick response teams and swept the area. No weapons were found.”
Authorities added that three people were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.
In an email to Rolling Stone, representatives for the Ruoff Music Center and Live Nation, who manages the venue, praised the response to the incident.