{"id":2067961,"date":"2023-10-15T10:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T14:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chaos-at-texas-state-fair-ferris-wheel-rider-records-frantic-evacuation-from-200-feet\/"},"modified":"2023-10-15T10:11:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T14:11:55","slug":"chaos-at-texas-state-fair-ferris-wheel-rider-records-frantic-evacuation-from-200-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chaos-at-texas-state-fair-ferris-wheel-rider-records-frantic-evacuation-from-200-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas State Fair in chaos as Ferris wheel rider captures frantic evacuation from 200 feet."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchaos-at-texas-state-fair-ferris-wheel-rider-records-frantic-evacuation-from-200-feet%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2067961&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Reports of Shooting at State Fair of Texas Spark Chaos and Evacuation<\/h2>\n<p>Chaos erupted at \u2062the \u200dState Fair of Texas on Saturday when reports of\u2062 a shooting sent shockwaves through the sprawling fairgrounds. The incident forced riders on the Ferris Wheel to evacuate, even while they were 200 feet up in the air.<\/p>\n<p>The Dallas Police Department swiftly responded to the reports,\u200b dispatching officers to the fairgrounds at around 7:45 p.m. In response,\u2063 an immediate evacuation order was issued.<\/p>\n<p>According to KXAS-TV, one person was taken into custody in connection with \u2064the incident, which resulted in at least three people sustaining injuries. The shooting\u200d occurred\u200d near the fair&#8217;s Tower building, with one man shooting another and three\u2063 additional individuals being struck by gunfire. Fortunately, none of the injuries are \u200clife-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>Police confirmed that a gun was recovered at the scene of the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>However, the evacuation process\u2062 proved challenging for some fairgoers. One individual,\u200c who happened to be on the Ferris Wheel at the time, captured the confusion below on video. The State Fair\u2063 of Texas proudly\u200c boasts that its Ferris Wheel stands at an impressive height of 212 feet.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">def\u200b not \u2062what u \u200bwanna see at the top of the ferris wheel at the texas state fair <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zx8V7p1frh\">pic.twitter.com\/zx8V7p1frh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 awbs  (@cans0fsoup) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cans0fsoup\/status\/1713363167181443562?\">October 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Clara Bishop, a 20-year-old fairgoer, found herself in a harrowing situation. While holding a friend&#8217;s phone and bag, she urgently \u200bcalled for them to disembark \u2063from a ride upon hearing news of the shooting. Amid\u200c the flood of people leaving the ride, she \u200dsought refuge under another nearby \u2064attraction.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I was on the verge of tears,&#8221; she \u2062recalled.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">At the main stage of the\u200d texas state fair\u2026 rumors of an active shooter <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n9gvEP3NIS\">pic.twitter.com\/n9gvEP3NIS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 mason\u2063 (@llaa5321)\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/llaa5321\/status\/1713360130048233700?\">October 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Juan Reaves, the operator\u200d of Smokey John&#8217;s Bar-B-Que, had stepped away\u200b to his vehicle when the shooting occurred. He lamented the impact on his \u200dbusiness, with three employees quitting due to feeling unsafe at the fairgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is so disappointing,&#8221; Reaves expressed. &#8220;The fair is one of the best reflections of Dallas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the fair had implemented increased security measures just last month, including weapons detection systems and bag searches for all attendees. The \u200dfair&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chaos-at-texas-state-fair-ferris-wheel-rider-records-frantic-evacuation-from-200-feet\/\" title=\"Texas State Fair in chaos as Ferris wheel rider captures frantic evacuation from 200 feet.\">weapons\u2064 policy strictly \u2062prohibits firearms<\/a>, knives, clubs, tasers, and other dangerous items.<\/p>\n<p>While unlicensed gun owners are not permitted to bring weapons into the fair, individuals with \u2063valid handgun licenses are \u200callowed\u200b to carry\u200d concealed firearms,\u2063 except in locations prohibited\u2063 by law.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these precautions, the fair does not permit open carry of\u200b guns.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>An Urgent Note from Our Staff:<\/h3>\n<p><em><b>The Western \u2063Journal has been labeled &#8220;dangerous&#8221; simply because we have \u200da biblical \u200dworldview and speak\u2063 the truth about what is happening in America.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We refuse to let Big Tech and woke\u200d advertisers dictate the content we share with our community. We stand for truth. We stand for freedom. 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It serves as \u2062a reminder that even seemingly safe and family-friendly events can \u2064be \u2064disrupted by such incidents.<\/p>\n<p>As news \u2062of the shooting spread, social media was flooded with videos and photos captured by fairgoers, showcasing the chaos and panic that ensued. Many expressed their \u2062shock and disbelief at the unfortunate turn of\u2064 events.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are\u2064 continuing their investigation \u200cinto the shooting and are \u2064urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in \u2064the process.<\/p>\n<p>In the wake of\u200b the incident, the fair has implemented\u200c additional security measures, including increased\u2063 law enforcement presence and enhanced bag\u2062 checks. Despite the unfortunate events, the State \u2064Fair of Texas remains open \u2063and committed to \u2062providing a safe environment for all attendees.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting \u200cat the State Fair of Texas serves as a chilling reminder of the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-democratic-lawmakers-ousted-from-tennessee-house-in-april-reelected\/\" title=\"2 Democratic lawmakers reelected in Tennessee House after being ousted in April.\">stricter \u2062gun control measures<\/a> and enhanced security \u2063protocols at public events. It\u200b is crucial for \u200bauthorities and event organizers to\u200d work together to prevent these \u200cincidents and ensure\u200b the safety\u2064 of all participants.<\/p>\n<p>As fairgoers continue to visit the State\u2063 Fair of Texas, it is essential for them to remain\u200b vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. By working together, we \u200dcan\u200b strive to create a safer and more secure environment \u2063for everyone \u200dto enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>The incident\u200b serves as a somber reminder \u2064of the unpredictability\u200b of such situations, and \u200cthe importance of preparedness \u2063and response strategies to minimize harm and ensure public safety in the face of such \u200bemergencies.<\/p>\n<p>While the \u2064fair seeks\u2063 to move forward from this unfortunate incident, \u200dit does so with the resilience and determination to uphold the \u200cjoy\u2064 and tradition that the State Fair of \u2063Texas has brought to the\u2062 community for over a\u200b century.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>incident at the State Fair of Texas caused panic as reports of a shooting emerged. Chaos ensued, with Ferris Wheel riders having to evacuate while suspended 200 feet above ground. 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