people for weapons before they entered the event. 'The logistics of searching everybody com- ing into the fairgrounds would have been impossible," Mascara said, though large outdoor concerts frequently use metal detectors. He added that information about bikers intending to shoot people did not come

The sheriffs office also refused to release the deputy's name, but Sheriff Ken Mascara said he is 52 years old and a 24-year veteran of the force. Mascara said deputies did not know why the man allegedly began shooting or how many shots were fired. The sheriff said the suspect has pnevious weapons an