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1 shot, 2 in custody after shooting incident at Oklahoma State Fair
One person was shot and two people were taken into custody after an altercation at the fair.
At the Oklahoma State Fair’s Bennett Event Center on Saturday night, an altercation led to one person being shot and two individuals being detained.
Authorities reported that the shooting occurred just prior to 9 p.m. following a confrontation at the event center located on the fairgrounds’ eastern side in Oklahoma City.
It was determined that two groups engaged in the altercation, during which an individual produced a firearm and fired at someone.
The injured individual was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Amid the chaos, a few others were reportedly hurt, but details about their injuries have not been disclosed.
In a separate incident, a shot was fired into the air, according to the police.
Two individuals have been apprehended, and authorities are currently assessing their role in the incident.
The investigation is still in its initial phases, with the police reviewing videos, scouring the area for evidence, and interviewing witnesses.
Scott Munz, from the Oklahoma State Fair, confirmed that the fair will remain open on Sunday, which marks its final day.
