LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 20-year-old man was arrested after police said he was present during the Harvest Homecoming shooting and fired shots into the air.
According to court documents, Smith was interviewed by New Albany Police on Oct. 27 and confessed to shooting a gun into the air while at the ride area of the festival.
There were two bullet strikes found at the YMCA building in New Albany.
Smith told police during the interview that he sold the gun for drugs after the shooting but wouldn't say who that person was. He added that that person sold the gun to someone else.
Police then told Smith he was arrested and going to jail. Smith told police he was "scared sh**less" and had to use the restroom. He fled down the hallway before hitting a dead end. Smith fought with officers and caused damage to the drywall.
Smith is facing multiple charges including criminal recklessness, obstruction of justice, resisting law enforcement and criminal mischief.
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