An 18-year-old was taken into custody on Saturday following a stabbing incident that occurred at the Tulsa State Fair on Friday night, according to the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO).
A witness recounted her experience, stating she was positioned right behind the victim when the altercation erupted.
“A group of guys came up behind us and they approached another group of guys. They had to be 18 years old and it was about ten guys. They all started fighting and beating on each other,” Megan Monday said.
A night at the fair took a sudden and alarming turn for Monday and her wife on Friday.
“One guy did get stabbed, his shirt was all just covered in blood. I almost passed out. It was too much blood for me, it was crazy,” Monday said.
According to Capt. Mike Moore from TCSO, the incident involving the stabbing occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, during a confrontation between two groups.
“One of the members of the group during the altercation, pulled a knife out and struck a member of the other group from what it appears twice in the chest and once in the back,” Moore said.
Moore stated that the deputies provided care for the victim’s injuries until the paramedics arrived. The individual was transported to a nearby medical facility for care and is anticipated to recover.
Authorities took Brandon Farris into custody for allegedly assaulting someone with a deadly weapon.
“Preliminary tests on scene for blood on the weapon and they came back positive so he was arrested. The knife was booked for evidence and he got to go to jail,” Moore said.
Moore emphasized the importance of vigilance, urging everyone to report anything suspicious to either the deputies or Expo Square security. Moore urged everyone to keep firearms at home.
“Leave it at home, don’t attempt. We have very low tolerance for anyone who wants to come out here and cause trouble. Your night or day at the fair can end very quickly,” Moore said.
Moore emphasized that weapons are prohibited on fair grounds, and any bags brought in may be inspected at any moment.