Opelika detectives investigating shooting threat of certain attendees at upcoming fair
An investigation is underway by Opelika detectives after police were made aware on September 19, 2022, of a racially inflammatory post made on Facebook. An individual threatened to shoot attendees of a certain demographic at the upcoming Lee County Fair.
Detectives immediately began an investigation and are working to identity and locate the person of interest.
“Opelika Police take threats like these very seriously and appreciate the public sharing this information with us,” the department said. “We will not share these posts and give this individual the attention they are clearly seeking.”
Opelika Police Department administration is in contact with fair organizers who had already hired officers to be present at the venue. Based on the posted threats, the department will provide additional officers for security to ensure the safety of fair attendees.
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