Over the weekend, three people were injured during a shooting at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
According to police, the suspects entered the theme park’s parking lot in a white sedan. “The suspects exited the vehicle and began shooting toward another individual in the parking lot,” they said in a statement.
“The suspects got back in the white sedan and quickly left the area.” Two victims, a 19-year-old female, and a 17-year-old male were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The third victim was injured in the shoulder but refused medical attention.
Police believe the shooting was a targeted display because it happened in the parking lot and not inside Six Flags. In the multiple now-viral videos on social media, park attendees can be seen ducking for cover near the rides while others are trying to get over the fences to escape.
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
Rep. Lauren Underwood tweeted out about the shooting saying that she was “heartbroken” over the news. She also said, “my staff and I are actively monitoring the situation and are in communication with law enforcement.”
I am heartbroken to hear about the shooting that happened this evening at Six Flags Great America. My staff and I are actively monitoring the situation and are in communication with law enforcement. (1/2)
— Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) August 15, 2022
Thank you to the first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to help those in need. My thoughts are with everyone who was impacted by today’s senseless act of violence. Our country's gun violence has touched too many of us — enough is enough. (2/2)
— Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) August 15, 2022
No suspect has been taken into custody at the time of this incident.