A crowd stampede in a GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York on Sunday left two people dead and eight injured.
The incident happened around 11:00 pm local time at the Main Street Armory. Police told The Associated Press that concertgoers began to panic after believing they heard gunshots. However, investigating officials “found no evidence to support a shooting having occurred.”
Rhondesia Belton, 33, from Buffalo, was pronounced dead on Sunday night shortly after arriving at an area hospital. The second woman, Brandy Miller, 35, of Rochester, died Monday night. As of Tuesday, a third person remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Seven others required medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
GloRilla responded to the incident with a tweet posted shortly after midnight on Monday. “I just heard about what happened wtf… praying everything is ok.” In a follow-up tweet Posted later on Monday, he wrote, “I am saddened and saddened by the tragic death that occurred after Sunday’s show. My fans mean the world to me.”
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with additional details about the victims.
I just heard what happened wtf 😢😢😢praying everyone is ok 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— GloRilla 🦍 (@GloTheofficial) March 6, 2023
I am devastated and saddened by the tragic deaths that occurred after Sunday’s show. My fans are important to me 😢praying for their families and for a speedy recovery for all those affected 🙏🏽
— GloRilla 🦍 (@GloTheofficial) March 7, 2023
Major emergency response on Main St. Armory after a concert. There were witnesses who told me that at least three women were trampled as concert goers left the venue. I also saw a firefighter performing cpr on what was probably a victim at the scene. More information on Balita 8 in Sunrise. #roc @Balita_8 pic.twitter.com/462O90ByOv
— Alec Richardson (@alecr66) March 6, 2023