Crime
1 injured after shooting at Cuyahoga County Fair, 2 suspects in custody
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio – Authorities have confirmed that two suspects are in custody following a shooting at the Cuyahoga County Fair late Saturday night.
One of the suspects was found in possession of a firearm, and a single live round was recovered at the scene.
The incident occurred on the fairgrounds during the final weekend of the event, which officials say has seen record-breaking attendance.
Law enforcement reports indicate that officers quickly responded to calls of “shots fired” shortly before midnight.
Police radio traffic captured the urgency as officers requested backup and an ambulance, noting that a victim had been shot.
The victim, who was reportedly conscious at the scene, was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center. Deputies on site also administered immediate medical aid.
The Cuyahoga County Fair issued a statement on social media around 12:39 a.m. Sunday, confirming the shooting and noting that fair personnel are cooperating fully with local law enforcement agencies.
The post stated that the fair would reopen on Sunday under standard operating hours from noon to 10 p.m.
A separate statement from fair spokesperson Candyce Traci acknowledged the incident, stating: “We have been made aware of gunfire that has occurred on our fairgrounds on Saturday evening, August 9, 2025. It will be with due diligence that we make media outlets aware of the situation that occurred as soon as more details become available.” No additional details have been released at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances leading up to the shooting or potential motives.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.