Was there a shooting at AlterFest in Kettering, Ohio? Here's what we know

Netizens took to social media to ask if shots were fired at AlterFest in Kettering, Ohio.

Updated on: Sep 6, 2026, 07:23:50 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Netizens took to social media to ask if shots were fired at AlterFest in Kettering, Ohio. While many attendees claimed that such reports are false, and that no shots were fired, some claimed they did hear gunfire erupt.

Was there a shooting at AlterFest in Kettering, Ohio? Here's what we know (Pexel - representational image)

“Gun shots at Alter fest?” a Facebook user wrote.

“I don't believe shots were fired. An altercation, and a person allegedly had a firearem. No shots fired,” one user replied.

However, another user claimed, “Shots were fired. My kid was there.”

One user wrote on Facebook, “I assure you that there were NOT any shots fired at Alter Fest. Like not one. We are here having a good time. Multiple people have texted me making sure we are fine, we are ok and having a good time. But there indeed was a big group of kids running towards a fight that didn't even seem to happen. And they indeed did lay down an age restriction and said kids need to be with parents I appreciate everyone checking in, we are ok and still here sippin wine, talking sh**”.

This is a developing story.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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