"City Officials and Attendees React to Crowd Panic at Red White and BOOM!"

City officials and attendees of the Red, White & Boom! event in Columbus, Ohio, responded to incidents of crowd panic caused by a loud popping sound, which led to a brief period of fear and confusion. Despite false statements circulating on social media about shootings, the police confirmed that no shots were fired. City officials praised the safety measures in place and emphasized that the event was overall safe and enjoyable.