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CBS News
10 hours ago
- CBS News
Gunman in 2023 State Fair of Texas shooting pleads guilty before trial was set to begin
The gunman who opened fire and injured three people at the State Fair of Texas in 2023 pleaded guilty before his trial was set to even begin. He was sentenced to 12 years in jail. Cameron Turner, 23, was indicted with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for being unlicensed carrying a weapon in a prohibited place for the shooting at the State Fair of Texas. His bond was set at $1.6 million. According to Dallas County court records, Turner will earn 619 days of credit for time already served. Jury selection was supposed to begin on Monday, with the trial beginning on Tuesday. 2023 State Fair of Texas shooting Turner told police that on Oct. 14, 2023, he acted in self-defense, although according to the arrest warrant, his story didn't fully line up with security video. The warrant said that on the video, several men were seen in the background approaching Turner. One of them then stopped and exchanged words with Turner, then he allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired three to four times, hitting the man who approached him along with two others who were nearby. The man who confronted Turner was one of the three people who were shot.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
State Fair of of Texas announces 2025 music headliners: TLC, Hoobastank, Paul Wall and more
The State Fair of Texas has released its music lineup for 2025, with over 100 artists scheduled to perform across three stages. Headliners for the fair this year include TLC, Hoobastank, Kaitlin Butts and Houston native Paul Wall. Jason Hays, senior vice president of brand experience at the State Fair of Texas, said he's proud of the diverse and dynamic roster of artists the fair has to offer this year. "This year promises unforgettable performances, inspiring creativity, and a celebration of music in all its forms," Hays said. "We look forward to welcoming you to our Texas-sized music festival that will resonate long after the final note is played." Kaitlin Butts is set to open up the fair on September 26 at 2:30 p.m. on the Chevrolet Main Stage. Louie the Singer will close out the fair on October 19 at 4 p.m. Check out the full lineup across all three stages here. Concerts at the fair are free with the price of admission, which will go on sale as opening day gets closer, according to officials. The State Fair of Texas is from September 26-October 19.
