Fireworks Mistaken for Gunshots Cause Panic at NYC's Washington Square Park After Pride March

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Crowds ran from Washington Square Park in New York when fireworks were mistaken for gunshots after the city’s Pride March on Sunday, June 26.

Video posted by Eli Erlick shows a chaotic scene as people flee from the park on Sunday evening. Erlick said, “Queer and trans people are so worried about shootings now that there was a stampede at Pride.” A similar panic-inciting incident happened at San Francisco Pride when someone sprayed mace into a crowd.

New York Police Chief Jeffrey Maddrey said the NYPD determined there were fireworks set off and no shots fired. Credit: Eli Erlick via Storyful

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