AUSTIN, Texas — Rodeo Austin and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office cleared up confusion after a scare in the rodeo’s carnival area Tuesday night.
Deputies and multiple law enforcement agencies working off-duty at the event received reports of shots fired around 9:20 p.m. after a large crowd began running and dispersing from the carnival area. Investigators found no guns, no evidence of gunshots and no injuries, the sheriff’s office said.
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The incident was later determined to have started as a physical altercation between minors.
In a statement, Rodeo Austin said on-site law enforcement responded quickly to defuse the situation:
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“On Tuesday night, during the $2 Tuesday promotion, a disturbance occurred in the carnival area, which caused confusion for attendees. Rodeo Austin’s on-site law enforcement responded quickly to help defuse the situation and ensure all guests were safe. There is no evidence of any gun shots fired at the event. We will continue to work diligently with law enforcement and our full safety team to ensure Rodeo Austin is a safe environment for all attendees,” a spokesperson said.