The Texas State Fair in Dallas was plunged into chaos on Saturday night when gunfire erupted. As the shots rang out attendees ran for their lives. And were directed to evacuate the fairgrounds.
The incident occurred in the food court at the Tower Building around 7:45 p.m.
According to the Dallas police, the shooting occurred when one man opened fire on another man in the food court of the Tower Building. The gunfire left three people injured. Their injuries were not life-threatening.
The victims’ names were not released. Police report that everyone involved in the incident has been identified. Although it is known that one of the victims was a maintenance worker at the fair. Officers recovered a gun at the scene.
Shortly after the shooting police took a suspect into custody around 8 p.m., although the suspect’s identity remains undisclosed. The rapid response from law enforcement and Fair authorities ensured that the situation was contained as swiftly as possible, preserving the safety of attendees.
