Suspect Who Allegedly Opened Fire at Texas State Fair Injuring 3 is Charged

A suspect has been charged after he allegedly opened fire at the State Fair of Texas on Saturday, leaving three people injured.

The shooting was reported to Dallas police around 8 p.m., and the suspect was taken into custody shortly afterward. The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Cameron Turner, who has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to CBS News Texas. 

The fair was evacuated following the incident, the State Fair of Texas said in an X post. Gates reopened at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

"The State Fair of Texas team is deeply saddened by the incident last night on the fairgrounds," the fair said in another post.

Dallas Sr. Cpl. Melinda Gutierrez said three people were hit when the suspect was allegedly trying to shoot another man, according to WFAA. All three suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Adam R. Bazaldua, a Dallas councilman, said on X that the two men knew each other and were engaged in a conflict.

"The State Fair of Texas is a treasured event — a celebration of food, family, and fun," Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson said in an X post. "Although this incident was isolated, I am outraged that anyone would choose to act out violently at the Fair. We will not tolerate this behavior."

A fairgoer shared a video of the incident, calling it the "scariest moment of my life."