Three people were wounded on Sunday evening in parking space of Six Flags Great America theme park in Gurney, authorities and representatives of the park.
Three victims were hit shots from a single vehicle who fled the scene, a spokeswoman said. for a park. Dozens of emergency vehicles answered after the shooting. Two of casualties were still estimated at area hospital, and the third victim declined treatment, as requested. Their age and gender were not disclosed.
The Illinois State Police confirmed the shooting, saying they sent soldiers to help, but forwarded further investigation to the Gurney police and the Lake County Sheriff. office. Officials with these offices did not immediately respond for comment.
The park closed early with guests and team members leaving under direction of Gurney Police Department. Law enforcement agencies are investigating.
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