Lane County Fair shooting: ‘Two hurt’ as gunfire erupts and sends crowds fleeing in terror

TWO people were reportedly hurt on Saturday as gunfire erupted and sent crowds fleeing in terror in Oregon.

The shooting took place at around 4pm local time at the Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene.

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According to the Eugene Police Department, 911 was contacted about shots fired at the Lane County Fairgrounds.

“Eugene Police responded and two people are in custody,” Eugene police wrote in a tweet.

“Two others have what appear to be non-life threatening injuries.”

A police investigation is currently underway.

In response to Eugene Police’s Twitter post, one social media user requested for updates.

The tweet read: “My wife and kids and I are stuck in our vehicle in the parking lot. Per the Sheriff’s employees, we are on lockdown.”

More to follow…

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