"The Monterey County Fair was forced to close early Saturday night after a number of large fights broke out on the property. On Saturday evening, Monterey police said they received reports that someone had been shot at the county fair. Officers already on-site were unable to locate a shooter or victims, but they soon encountered multiple fights "in the carnival and adjacent areas," the department said in a statement."
"because of "health and safety" concerns, the Monterey County Fair wrote on social media. "The decision was made out of an abundance of caution, prioritizing the well-being of our guests, staff, and community," the statement continued. Fair organizers said Saturday's ticketholders can use those tickets on Sunday or Monday; if they hadn't scanned into the gates yet on Saturday, they can reach out to the fair for a refund instead."
The Monterey County Fair closed early Saturday night after multiple large fights broke out on the property. Monterey police received reports of a shooting but were unable to locate a shooter or victims and instead encountered fights in the carnival and adjacent areas as violence escalated. Fair management and police closed the grounds before the scheduled 11 p.m. end time due to health and safety concerns. Saturday ticketholders may use tickets on Sunday or Monday or request refunds if not scanned in. An investigation by the Monterey Police Department is ongoing and no injuries were reported.
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