Texas State Fair in Dallas evacuated over reported shooting: police

Chaos erupted at the Texas State Fair on Saturday night due to reports of a shooting, forcing the large gathering to evacuate.

Oct 14, 2023 - 22:28
Texas State Fair in Dallas evacuated over reported shooting: police

Chaos broke out at the Texas State Fair in Dallas on Saturday night as people were forced to evacuate the fairgrounds due to a reported shooting, police said.

The Dallas Police Department confirmed that the State Fair of Texas was evacuated after a reported shooting.

"We are investigating a shooting at the State Fair," the police department wrote on X at 9 p.m.

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"The park is being evacuated. Please avoid the area," they added.

Details are limited, but Dallas police say one suspect is in custody. 

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Police did not immediately share with Fox News Digital if there were any injuries.