Shooting at Washington County Fair in Fayetteville sends one to hospital

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — About 10:30 p.m. Fayetteville Police responded to 2537 N. McConnell Ave, Washington County Fair Grounds, in regards to a shooting.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office already had several deputies working at the fairgrounds. Officers located one victim, and immediately began to render first aid. The victim was then transported to a local medical facility.

“Initial investigation leads us to believe that this was not a random act of violence,” Fayetteville PD state in a media release.

The suspect has not been located.

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