14-Year-Old Killed Outside Michigan State Fair: Police

NOVI, MI — One 14-year-old was killed and another was injured in a weekend shooting outside the Michigan State Fair in Novi, according to police.

Officers stationed at the fair heard gunshots shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday southwest of the Suburban Collection Showplace in a parkling lot near Grand River Avenue, authorities said, adding the possibility of an active shooter prompted a heavy response from surrounding agencies.

The victims were taken to a hospital where one of the teens, a boy, died, according to police, who said the other victim was in stable condition.

The teens took an Uber from Detroit to Farmington Hills and then another to the fair with friends, police said, adding the shooting may have stemmed from an argument that started days earlier.

There were no suspects as of Sunday afternoon, according to police, who said the investigation was ongoing.

“The entire Michigan State Fair family grieves for the loss of such a young life and for all those affected,” organizers said in a statement on the fair’s website.

“The Michigan State Fair and community law enforcement partners are committed to the safety of the guests and participants. Safety is the top priority and the State Fair had increased safety measures in place including weapons detection systems and increased police presence onsite.”

The event was set to continue with a heightened police presence, and with entry closing at 6 p.m. and the fairgrounds shuttering at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Additionally, attendees under 18 are now required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter, according to the fair.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call authorities at 248-348-7100.