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Six Flags of America Park Remains Closed as Police Probe Unverified Shooting Reports

Visitors are barred from reentering the park with detectives reviewing social media tips and radar data to locate the reported suspect

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Overview

  • Reports of gunfire at Six Flags of America on Monday afternoon prompted a large police presence and the evacuation of all visitors.
  • Authorities have not confirmed any shots were actually fired and have provided no official update on injuries or suspects.
  • Witness accounts and social media posts described a fleeing suspect in a black Volkswagen with a gray trunk, but officers have yet to verify those details.
  • The Prairie Police Department advised Gurnee officers and helped enforce a lockdown that continues to prevent park reentry.
  • Investigators are relying on preliminary radar readings and unverified online reports as they work under ongoing police control to establish what happened.