Gurnee, Illinois – An active shooter was reported at Six Flags Great America on Sunday evening.
According to preliminary reports, at least three people were injured and EMS is on scene treating victims.
CBS Chicago confirmed the shooting happened in the front entrance parking lot of the theme park.
Several ambulances were called to the theme park.
Shooting at six flags wtf.
The horror of the families and kids hiding in the bathroom with us. I hope nobody experiences this fear ever. Everybody I hope you are safe. #PrayTogether #sixflags #shooting pic.twitter.com/lVyHa4HuQA— PAULINA PALERMO (@paulinapalermo) August 15, 2022
Park goers were seen crouching behind a barricade.
VIDEO:
breaking: Mass shooting – Heavy police presence at Six Flags in Gurnee IL after reports of active shooter at the theme park. Multiple victims reported.pic.twitter.com/Px73rpJzZk
— Christopher Wiggins (@CWNewser) August 15, 2022
CBS Chicago reported:
Three people were shot Sunday in the front entrance parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, law enforcement confirms to CBS 2.
Several ambulances have been called to the scene.
Six Flags is an amusement park located at 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee.
CBS 2 has a crew en route to the scene.
This is a developing story…please check back for updates.
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