Chaos erupts at Missouri basketball tournament after man allegedly makes threats

dailycaller.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

A travel basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, turned chaotic on February 2 when a man allegedly made terroristic threats. Mackenzie Ivy, 32, was arrested after reportedly threatening to "shoot this place up" and returning armed with a gun. The incident began around 1:30 p.m. during a game, leading to a physical altercation among participants. Police intervened, stopping the game and removing the coaches from the facility. The situation was captured on video by a spectator. Authorities are investigating the events surrounding the tournament.


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