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Investigators Test Recovered Weapons in Cuyahoga Fair Shooting

Nearby counties overhaul fair security measures under state limits on firearms.

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Overview

  • An 18-year-old man was shot in the abdomen during a late-night fight at the fairgrounds and is expected to recover.
  • Officers seized two 9mm handguns, including one turned in by an attendee, and arrested a 19-year-old on illegal weapons possession charges.
  • A bullet fragment and cell-phone video were recovered and police have launched forensic and ballistics tests to link the weapons to the shooting.
  • Berea police have urged witnesses to call a tip line at 440-234-1234 as social-media footage is scrutinized for additional evidence.
  • Lorain and Geauga counties have adopted sheriff-led security shifts with added cameras and license-plate readers at their upcoming fairs.