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Worlds of Fun Evacuated After Reports of Shots as KCPD Finds No Evidence of Gunfire

A multi-agency investigation follows the evacuation during the Halloween Haunt opener.

Overview

  • KCPD received initial reports around 9:30 p.m. of possible gunfire at the Kansas City theme park.
  • Off-duty KCPD officers working the event alerted dispatch after hearing what sounded like shots.
  • The park was evacuated during opening night of Halloween Haunt, with no injuries reported by late evening.
  • Police later reported no evidence of anyone being shot and said nothing currently indicates shots were fired.
  • Multiple agencies, including the Clay County Sheriff's Office, responded as officers broke up several disturbances involving juveniles.