One teenager was killed and another was wounded in a shooting at the Michigan State Fair Saturday night, according to police. The two 14-year-old boys were shot in the parking lot of the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, shortly before 10 p.m.
One teenager was killed and another was wounded in a shooting at the Michigan State Fair Saturday night, according to police.
The two 14-year-old boys were shot in the parking lot of the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, shortly before 10 p.m., according to the Novi Police Department.
Teenager Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting at Michigan State Fair
The boys were transported to a local hospital, where one of them succumbed to his injuries.
Police have not released any information about suspects as they continue to search for potential suspects.
Teenager Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting at Michigan State Fair
Nobody has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, but police believe whoever was responsible knew the victims and that the shooting was targeted, WXYZ reported.
Two 14-year-old boys were shot in the parking lot of the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, shortly before 10 p.m. (Getty Images)
Teenager Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting at Michigan State Fair
Multiple witnesses told the outlet that they heard gunshots and started running.
"We're all trying to run, duck off somewhere," one witness said.
Teenager Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting at Michigan State Fair
One of the boys died from his injuries at a local hospital. (Getty Images)
Police said there is no threat to the community.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Michigan State Fair is a popular annual event that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
The shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have taken place at or near the fairgrounds in recent years.
In 2019, a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in the parking lot of the fairgrounds.
In 2016, a 17-year-old girl was shot and wounded in the leg outside the fairgrounds.
The fairgrounds are located in a suburban area of Detroit.
The area has been plagued by violence in recent years, including shootings, robberies, and assaults.
The police department has increased patrols in the area in an effort to reduce the crime rate.
However, the recent shooting has raised concerns about the safety of the fairgrounds and the surrounding area.
The fair is scheduled to continue through Labor Day weekend.
The police department is urging fairgoers to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity to authorities.
