A teenager was shot and killed at a county fair in a rural part of Florida known for its annual rodeo, authorities said Sunday.
The shooting of a 17-year-old boy at the Desoto County Fair Saturday appears to be an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public, the Arcadia Police Department said in a statement. The gunman had not been caught as of Sunday afternoon.
Police released two images from a video of the scene circulating on social media, asking the public for help in identifying who recorded the video and showing the three men.
“We are aware that there is a video that has been circulating on social media, and many of you have seen it. We are looking for the person who originally posted the video,” the police department said. recorded, and we would like to speak to them”. In a statement shared on his Facebook page. “We are also trying to identify three subjects in the video. A young Hispanic female wearing a black jacket and light jeans, a male subject wearing a light shirt and shorts, and an older male with a beard standing in the background. Subjects may have valuable information and need to be spoken to. Thank you all in advance. This investigation is active and has been ongoing since its inception.”
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Arcadia police are searching for the man who initially recorded the viral video of the Fairgrounds shooting, as well as three subjects in the video for questioning. (Arcadia Police Department)
No further details were released.
Anyone with information is asked to call 863-494-2222, and tipsters can remain anonymous.
The DeSoto County Fair Association closed midday Sunday and said only events would take place. Livestock competition and a Junior Miss DeSoto County Pageant. The competition will be limited to contestants, exhibitors and family members, the association said in a statement.
Arcadia police said investigators are aware of a video circulating on social media showing the scene of Saturday’s shooting at the fairgrounds. (Arcadia Police Department)
“The DeSoto County Fair Association would love to send it first. [sic] Heartfelt condolences to the family of the young man who lost his life last night,” the statement said.
Arcadia is located about 90 miles southeast of Tampa. It is home to the state’s oldest rodeo event, the Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo.
In this file image, a man on horseback tries to capture a young bull with a lasso during a calf roping ceremony in Arcadia on Oct. 15, 2016. (George Wilson Photo/DeFoddy Photos via Getty Images)
While the Arcadia Police Department is the law enforcement agency on the case, DeSoto County Sheriff James F. Potter said his office is assisting with tracking down leads.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims’ families and all others involved in last night’s incident at the DeSoto County Fair. It’s important to come together regularly as a community, but even more so in times like this. at times. If the opportunity arises, and you can offer comfort or kind words to others who may be concerned, please do,” Potter said on Facebook. “As Sheriff I have made all the resources of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office available to Marshal Quinn Jones and the Arcadia Police Department to assist them in their investigation of this incident.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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