SARASOTA, Fla. — An 18-year-old man is recovering after being shot Saturday night at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Sarasota Police said.
It happened just after 10 p.m. Officers who were working at the fairgrounds say they were alerted to a possible disturbance.
The department says it appears one person pulled out a gun and shot another person. So far, police say they do not have evidence the shooting between the gunman and 18-year-old was random.
The shooter, however, has not yet been arrested.
Sarasota Police say there is no direct threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070.
The Sarasota County Fair is currently taking place at the fairgrounds and gates were scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. Saturday.
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