A stampede nearly broke out at the “March for Our Lives” gun control rally in Washington D.C.
There were fears that an active shooter had rushed onto the stage.
But this turned out to be completely false.
That didn’t stop people, though, from running away screaming.
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It was a domino effect and mob mentality almost turned it into a full blown stampede.
Watch the stunning footage below:
A stampede almost broke out at the pro-gun control March for Our Lives rally at the National Mall in Washington D.C. after attendees thought there was a shooter. pic.twitter.com/Wz56mp5tX6
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) June 12, 2022
Following a moment of silence, a scare caused the crowd of thousands gathered at the National Mall for the March for Our Lives to begin to run and stampede in DC. pic.twitter.com/nFezArEtyJ
— Tara “PoAm” Szczepanski (@TaraPoAm) June 11, 2022
Here's what happens at a #MarchForOurLives rally when they call for a moment of silence #unhinged stampede of lunatic lefties pic.twitter.com/aY8FB41UPf
— TINK🇺🇸WV (@tinked1983) June 12, 2022
A young man yells, “I’ve been shot” at 78 minute mark for the mass shooting victims in Uvalde and stampede ensues at March for Our Lives. He had not been shot but caused mass disruption. pic.twitter.com/FUBa6rW9JK
— Starlette Thomas (@racelessgospel) June 11, 2022
At the March for Our Lives rally in DC today. There was 30 seconds of panic and terror when the crowd suddenly panicked as if someone had a gun. A sudden terrifying stampede of thousands. Thankfully an announcer yelled to stop and people did. Tensions very high! pic.twitter.com/hwAHkCAm3f
— Horatio McFlabbergasted (@HMcdoolittle) June 11, 2022
Someone in the crowd randomly yelled “gun shot.”
That’s what set off the panic.
It’s a good thing the organizers were able to get the crowd under control.
Or it could have been a deadly situation.
According to Fox News:
Attendees at the Washington D.C. March for Our Lives rally were sent scrambling after someone at the rally reportedly yelled “gun shot.”
An individual at the rally for increased national gun control yelled “gun shot,” according to ABC7 News.
One reporter said that the incident caused momentary chaos.
“Once people started running, others started running, causing momentary chaos and fear,” ABC7’s Ashlie Rodriguez said.
According to the report, police handled the situation and said there was no threat.
The U.S. Park Police tweeted that the individual was detained by law enforcement, adding that no weapons were involved in the incident.
These rallies are happening all over the country to push gun control measures.
Democrats are increasingly falling behind in the midterms election polling.
Gun control, abortion, and January 6th are the issues they’ve chosen to make their primary platform.
Apparently it was an anti-protester who caused the scare:
Counter protester storms stage at 'March for Our Lives' rally in Washington DC shouting 'I am the gun' and causing stampede as activists flee in terror amid demonstrations across US against gun violence
via https://t.co/2kqeFCp4DL https://t.co/D1Gt0Ud7qv— CN (@22ColeRin) June 12, 2022
'Near-stampede' caused by active shooter scare interrupts March for Our Lives rally https://t.co/XeglJt5lUF
— Insider News (@InsiderNews) June 12, 2022
The counter protester stormed the stage and yelled “I am the gun.”
That’s what set off the start of the stampede.
He did NOT have a weapon on him.
So obviously no shots were fired either.
The Daily Mail has more information:
A man stormed the stage during the ‘March for our Lives’ protest against gun violence, causing an stampede as thousands of attendees fled in terror when he reportedly threw an object at the audience.
More than 5,000 people attending the event at the National Mall in Washington, DC, cowered on the floor after the unidentified pro-gun protester came onstage during a moment of silence.
‘I am the gun I am using! I am not shooting a school,’ the man said as security personnel attempted to escort him off the stage, before seemingly throwing a can at rally attendees behind the barricades.
The disturbance only lasted a few moments and officials at the rally rushed to assure those present that the man was not armed, The Sun reported.
‘Do not run, I repeat, do not run! There is no issue here,’ a speaker on stage told the crowd immediately after the incident.
The man has since been arrested and US Park Police has opened an investigation.
Honestly, the counter protester made a great point.
What’s dangerous isn’t the gun itself.
What’s dangerous is the person who is holding the gun.
Saying guns kill people is like saying forks make you fat.
It’s all about personal responsibility, choice, and most importantly, the ability to protect yourself and your family.
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