Three people were injured Sunday night in a shooting outside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, setting off a massive law enforcement presence and a chaotic scene at the amusement park.
A Six Flags Great America spokesperson said three people were injured when shots were fired from a single vehicle in the parking lot. The vehicle immediately left the scene after the shooting, according to the spokesperson.
Two people were taken to hospital for evaluation while a third refused treatment.
After the shooting, the park closed early for the evening. Photos posted on social media showed police officers escorting large crowds of visitors, with some escorted by amusement park police.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department confirmed it was assisting Gurnee Police and said there was no evidence to indicate the shooting was an active shooter incident. Officers from the nearby communities of North Chicago, Waukegan and Vernon Hills also responded to the scene.
The shooting remains under investigation.
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