Wisconsin State Fair Arrests 7 After Closing-Hours Brawl, Rejects Gunfire Reports
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
Wisconsin State Fair Arrests 7 After Closing-Hours Brawl, Rejects Gunfire Reports
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 19
Summary
Seven people were arrested after multiple fights broke out during the Wisconsin State Fair’s closing hours Sunday, with one police officer struck and no serious injuries reported.
Officials said the disturbance involved groups brawling on the grounds and people trying to enter without authorization, prompting a response from State Fair Park police aided by Milwaukee and West Allis officers.
Viral video showed punches thrown as police moved into the crowds, but fair officials said law enforcement confirmed no gunshots were linked to the incidents despite reports circulating that night.
State Fair Park said the violence was isolated to the final hours of an otherwise safe 11-day event attended by hundreds of thousands, adding that extra patrols, drones and other security resources had been in place.
The clashes quickly spilled into Wisconsin’s governor race, with Republican nominee Tom Tiffany using the footage to attack Democratic opponent David Crowley over public safety.