Two people were killed and eight were injured in a stampede after a concert by rapper GloRilla in Rochester, New York, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Authorities say the stampede may have been triggered when people mistakenly thought they heard gunshots, the BBC reported, citing Agerpres.

However, “there was no evidence that a gun was fired,” Rochester Police Lt. Nicholas Adams told ABC News.

GloRilla, who had finished singing before the incident, said she was “devastated and devastated”.

The Memphis musician, whose song “FNF (Let’s Go)” was nominated for best rap performance at last month’s Grammy Awards, said she didn’t hear about the stampede until she left the concert hall.

“My fans mean everything to me,” she wrote on social media. “I pray for their families and for the speedy recovery of all those affected,” the star added.

There is no evidence that shots were fired

Police said the stampede began shortly after the end of a concert at the Main Street Armory on Sunday night.

“As people started to leave, the crowd started pushing and shoving for the exits,” Police Chief David M. Smith said.

“There are some reports that shots were heard that caused panic in the crowd, but this has not been confirmed,” he added.

“Preliminary reports from people at the scene indicate that the injuries were caused by trampling. We have no evidence that shots were fired or that anyone was hurt or injured,” he added.

The third person is in serious condition

The police found three seriously injured women in the concert hall. One of them, 33-year-old Rondesia Belton, died at the hospital.

Rochester police reported the death of a second woman, aged 35, Monday night. Her name has not been released.

Another woman remains in critical condition with serious injuries. Another seven people are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

According to the BBC, an investigation has been launched to determine whether the owners of the location followed the necessary security measures.

This tragedy happened three months after a deadly stampede at a concert by the star Asake at London’s Brixton Academy.

Two people died and several others were injured after a large number of people tried to enter the hall.