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Fair shooting suspects set to appear before judge

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Lajuan Sloman

Terrance Thacker

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Suspects in the Coastal Empire Fair shooting are expected in court Wednesday.

Eight people were hurt by gunfire during the Nov. 3 shooting at the fairgrounds.

Police arrested Lajuan Sloman. They said he was one of the men who fired off gunshots at the fair. A second suspect, Terrance Thacker, was found and apprehended in a motel on Ogeechee Road.

Both are expected to appear before a Chatham County judge on Jan. 23.

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