Faulkner County Fair closes early amid rumors of gunfire
The Faulkner County Fair in Arkansas closed early on Friday night after rumors of gunfire, the Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office said. Officials said there were no victims and no shots were fired at the event.
Sheriff’s deputies, working with the Faulkner County Fair and Parade Board, made the call to end the fair ahead of schedule.
In a press release, the sheriff’s office said rumors of an alleged shooting were swirling that night. The release stated no shots were fired and no one was hurt.
Deputies will boost their presence at the fairgrounds for the final day of the fair on Saturday. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, with no exceptions to that rule.
What the sheriff’s office said
“Although rumors were swirling of alleged gunfire on Friday night, there were no victims of a shooting or shots fired at the fall fair event,” the release stated. The office added that the policy on unaccompanied minors applies to every person under 18, with no exceptions.
The Faulkner County Fair and Parade Board runs the annual fall fair in Faulkner County, Arkansas. The county sits north of Little Rock and is home to Conway. The fair’s final day is Saturday, with the new security rules in place for the rest of the event.
