Three people have been reported shot in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, prompting a heavy police response.
Online reports said the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The amusement park, which closes at 8 p.m., has been evacuated
Police units from multiple agencies responded to the initial report of a shooting with possible multiple victims near the entrance to the amusement park.
Initial reports indicated the shootings occurred around the time the amusement park was closing for the day.
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Six Flags Raging Bull
Raging Bull remains a favorite after more than 20 seasons at Six Flags Great America. The theme park opens on April 15 for the 2022 summer season.
Vertical speed of six flags
Riders reach for the sky on Six Flags Great America’s vertical speed roller coaster. The theme park opens on April 15 for the 2022 summer season.
Six Flags Goliath Mountain Riders
Riders fall head first on The Joker, one of the roller coasters at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
General view of the Six Flags park
The skyline of Great America is dominated by Raging Bull, the yellow roller coaster seen above. Raging Bull will join the theme park’s new Maxx Force roller coaster this summer.
Six Flags Superman Roller Coaster
Riders “fly” in Superman: The Ride at Six Flags Great America. The theme park in Gurnee, Illinois is open for its first regular season since 2019.
Six Flags Carousel
Great America’s Carousel has been at the theme park since it opened over 40 years ago.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park Santa.jpg
A giant Santa figure greets and/or scares visitors at Holiday in the Park in 2019. The event is now in its fourth year at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
Maxx Force wide shot.jpg
Maxx Force, in the foreground, will be built near Raging Bull (back).
Maxx Force twisting.jpg
Maxx Force, a roller coaster opening this summer at Great America, features five high-speed inversions.
The Demon Roller Coaster2 Six Flags
The Demon is a classic roller coaster at Six Flags Great America.
Six Flags Raging Bull
Raging Bull remains a favorite after more than 20 seasons at Six Flags Great America. The theme park opens on April 15 for the 2022 summer season.
Vertical speed of six flags
Riders reach for the sky on Six Flags Great America’s vertical speed roller coaster. The theme park opens on April 15 for the 2022 summer season.
Six Flags Goliath Mountain Riders
Riders fall head first on The Joker, one of the roller coasters at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
General view of the Six Flags park
The skyline of Great America is dominated by Raging Bull, the yellow roller coaster seen above. Raging Bull will join the theme park’s new Maxx Force roller coaster this summer.
Six Flags Superman Roller Coaster
Riders “fly” in Superman: The Ride at Six Flags Great America. The theme park in Gurnee, Illinois is open for its first regular season since 2019.
Six Flags Carousel
Great America’s Carousel has been at the theme park since it opened over 40 years ago.
Six Flags Holiday in the Park Santa.jpg
A giant Santa figure greets and/or scares visitors at Holiday in the Park in 2019. The event is now in its fourth year at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
Maxx Force wide shot.jpg
Maxx Force, in the foreground, will be built near Raging Bull (back).
Maxx Force twisting.jpg
Maxx Force, a roller coaster opening this summer at Great America, features five high-speed inversions.
The Demon Roller Coaster2 Six Flags
The Demon is a classic roller coaster at Six Flags Great America.
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