MEDINA, Ohio — County fairs across Ohio are tightening security following a weekend of violence at the Summit County Fairgrounds that left a 17-year-old injured. The shooting, described by officials as a “targeted attack,” occurred late Saturday night in the parking lot, prompting heightened safety measures in neighboring counties as the fair season peaks.
“We always have contingencies and plans and [we’re always] running the what if game,” Sgt. Mike Lyon with the Medina County Sheriff’s Office said.
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 11:15 p.m., shortly after the fair had closed. An unknown male suspect fired several shots into a vehicle, hitting the teen inside. The victim, who was taken to Akron Children’s Hospital, is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities described the suspect as a male with dreadlocks, a tattoo on his neck, and wearing a Nike t-shirt. He fled in an unidentified vehicle…