Steven Davis
Oct 15, 2023 - 05:15

Oklahoma State Fair shooting: Vince Neil's set cut short

Shooting at Oklahoma State Fair during Vince Neil's performance leaves one injured; suspect arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Last Saturday (September 23), a shooting incident took place at the Oklahoma State Fair while Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe was performing a solo set. According to Billboard, the shooting occurred during an argument between two groups of people at the fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. As a result, one person was injured and the crowd panicked, running for safety.

The injured individual, who was shot in the chest, is currently in critical condition at the hospital. The shooting led to the arrest of one person on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. Initially, two individuals were taken into custody, but one was later released, as reported by Oklahoma City police Lt. Jeff Cooper. The suspect's name has not been disclosed by the police at this time.

The incident took place while Vince Neil was performing on the Chickasaw Country Entertainment Stage at the fair. Capt. Valerie Littlejohn stated that after the initial shooting, someone fired shots into the air, causing further panic among the crowd.

Vince Neil took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account to share his experience of the ordeal. He informed his followers that during the concert in Oklahoma City, chaos ensued when people started running three-quarters of the way through the set. He expressed his gratitude to the fans for their understanding and assured them that he and his band members were safe. In a subsequent post, Neil thanked everyone who attended the concert and urged them to stay safe.

Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people stampeding and children crying after the gunshots. However, Lt. Jeff Cooper confirmed that the shooting was an isolated incident and not an active shooter situation, according to Yahoo! News.

It is important to note that guns are prohibited at the Oklahoma State Fair, and security measures, including detectors, are in place at the entrances.

In June, Mötley Crüe surprised fans with an intimate gig at Underworld in Camden Town, London, before their concert at Wembley Stadium the following night (July 1).