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Shots Fired – Lamar Park Carnival

Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2021 | Press & Media, News & Announcements

At approximately 7:35 pm on May 1st, 2021, the Wyoming Dept. of Public Safety responded to the reports of shots fired at the carnival being held at Lamar Park. Witnesses reported seeing a white 4 door vehicle driving quickly through the parking lot. The white vehicle stopped near a red pick-up truck and an occupant of the white vehicle fired several rounds into the truck. The white vehicle then fled the park westbound on Porter St. The red pick-up truck fled the park in an unknown direction prior to police arrival.


Two vehicles in the parking lot were struck by rounds being fired at the red truck. At this time, no victims or suspects have been identified in this incident.


The carnival was closed for the remainder of the night and will remain closed for Sunday, May 2nd, 2021.


COMMUNITY ACTION STATEMENT:
Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact the Wyoming Dept. of Public Safety at 616.530.7300 or Silent Observer at 616.774.2345.


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