A shooting at a Texas fair on Monday sent people scrambling and has reportedly left a police officer injured.
The incident occurred at the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo, Texas. A police officer was reportedly shot during the incident, according to local outlet News Channel 10. More than a dozen apparent gunshots could be heard in a video purportedly of the incident obtained by local outlet Fox 3.
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Photos from the scene showed a heavy law enforcement presence at the fairgrounds.
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The Potter County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to News Channel 10 that a shooting took place at the fair and a suspect is in custody.
A witness described the incident as “pure chaos.” Another told an ABC 7 Amarillo reporter that “people started running and screaming” when they heard the gunfire.
Several vehicles were reportedly struck by bullets during the incident.
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The Potter County Sheriff’s Department could not provide the Washington Examiner with any information about the shooting.
The conditions and identities of the injured officer and the suspect have not been released.
