Three people were wounded on Sunday evening in shooting outside Six Flags of Great America in Gurney, which caused a massive law enforcement presence and a chaotic amusement park scene.
representative for Six Flags Great America said three people were wounded when shot from a single vehicle in parking space. vehicle According to the representative, he immediately left the scene after the shooting.
Two people were taken to the hospital for score while third declined treatment.
The park closed early after the shooting. for evening. A photo posted to social media showed that the police escorted a large crowds of visitors, with some accompanied by police from the amusement park.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department confirmed it was assisting Gurney police and said there was no indication that the shooting was a shooting. active shooting incident. Officers from nearby communities of North Chicago, Waukegan and Vernon Hills also responded to the scene.
Shooting remains under investigation.
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