India, June 20 -- The EMC Expo Center in Des Moines, Iowa, was evacuated Thursday afternoon following a disturbance during the National Speech & Debate Tournament.

A news release from the Des Moines Police Department stated that the incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. when a man entered the stage area during the event. His behavior raised safety concerns, prompting an evacuation of the immediate area.

The individual was taken into custody, and both the Des Moines Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.

Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported and no weapons were found at the scene. The EMC Expo Center is located in the Iowa Events Center complex.

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