Country star Ella Langley cancels Tulsa show after reported security threat; police say no credible threat found

Langley's last-minute cancellation in Tulsa

Country music singer Ella Langley canceled her Friday night performance at the Bank of Oklahoma Center in Tulsa shortly before it was due to begin, citing what she described as a "serious security threat" to her fans, venue staff and team. The 19,000-capacity arena had been scheduled to host Langley, whose second single "Choosin' Texas" recently broke Billboard Hot 100 records. About two hours before doors, Langley and the BOK Center used Facebook to alert ticket holders that the show was called off, and refunds were offered to purchasers.

Langley's statement and venue response

In a Facebook post, Langley wrote that "due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight's show," and that the call was made "under the advisement of local authorities, the venue, and my security team." A separate statement from the BOK Center said that "after careful consideration, we have determined the show cannot proceed," without elaborating on the nature of the reported threat.

Police say two sweeps found no credible threat

Tulsa Police Captain Richard Meulenberg said in a Facebook post that officers did not advise canceling the event and that the venue had been cleared after a standard security sweep with bomb-sniffing dogs. He said police then received a separate call "saying that someone was going to do great harm" at the event, mentioning "shots fired and bombs." Officers carried out a second sweep and "advised the group that was supposed to be performing tonight that we could not find a credible threat," Meulenberg said, adding "everything is safe."

Unresolved questions and next steps

It remains unclear who initiated the cancellation decision, with Langley saying local authorities, the venue and her security team advised it and police saying they did not recommend canceling. No suspect, motive or source of the reported threat had been identified in the reporting available, and authorities had not announced arrests or charges. Fans who purchased tickets were directed to seek refunds through the venue; whether the Tulsa date will be rescheduled or whether the reported threat will be investigated further had not been disclosed in the reporting available.