Some people were injured while running from what they mistakenly thought were gunshots during the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, an official says.
Cmdr. Guillermo Rivera of the Metropolitan Police said police were responding to a call of a man with a gun. As they approached the scene, they encountered people who said shots had been fired. Police stopped a male suspect and found a handgun nearby. He was arrested. Rivera said there was no evidence that shots were fired.Seven people were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, the commander said. Other people were treated at the scene, in Washington's Dupont Circle.
— Capital Pride June 9, 2019 The Capital Pride Alliance, which organized the event, said on its website that it expected more than 200 organizations to take part in the 1.5-mile parade. The parade featured floats and vehicles, organizers said.After the chaos, Capital Pride tweeted that the parade was over but a block party would go on as scheduled.The incident happened at about 7:20 p.m.
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