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False Alarm Ends Chaotic NBA YoungBoy Show in New Orleans as Crowds Overwhelm Security

Authorities are investigating forced entry attempts following crowd-control lapses at the Smoothie King Center.

Overview

  • New Orleans police say a reported shots-fired incident during the second sold-out show was a false alarm with no gunshot injuries.
  • The venue reported that non-ticketed patrons tried to force their way inside after the headliner took the stage, prompting a lockdown that halted entry and exit.
  • NOPD deployed roughly 400 officers across downtown with drones, tactical units and an armored vehicle, while the venue enforced metal detectors and a no-bag policy.
  • Video from the first night shows fans swarming NBA YoungBoy in the streets, where officers ultimately escorted or carried him to a waiting vehicle.
  • Louisiana State Police reported arrests tied to reckless driving near the event and seized multiple ATVs, dirt bikes, a motorcycle and several firearms.