‘I don’t think it’s surprising’: Psychology professor examines emotional impact behind NYS Fair alleged shooting

GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — What was supposed to be a night of fun turned into a scary situation at the State Fair on Sunday night, September 1. People were running in fear after they believed there was a shooting.

State police said on Monday, September 2, there was no evidence a shooting happened. We reached out again on Tuesday, September 3, but they said there was no update.

Cellphone video captures frightening moments for these fairgoers running for the exits after they believe they heard gunshots during Sunday night’s Rick Ross concert.

“I don’t think it’s surprising at all that in a very alarming and stressful situation like that, you see people conforming to one another’s behavior,” said Adam Fay, a professor of psychology at SUNY Oswego.

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