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Three People Injured in Six Flags Great America Shooting

All three suffered non-life threatening injuries after gunshots were heard at the front entrance at Illinois amusement park.

Three people were hurt in a shooting at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee on Sunday evening. Police said in a statement that after a white sedan entered the parking lot, “The suspects exited the vehicle and began shooting toward another individual in the parking lot. The suspects got back in the white sedan and quickly left the area.” A 17-year-old male and 19-year-old female were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said, and a third victim with a shoulder injury declined a ride to the hospital. The shooting “was not a random act, and appeared to be a targeted incident that occurred outside the park,” police said, adding that it was “not an active shooter incident inside the park.” Video posted to social media shows visitors crouching on the ground near amusement rides and others attempting to break through fences to escape. Others posted to social media to give thanks that their loved ones got out alive. According to WGN News’ Tahman Bradley, no suspect is currently in custody. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) tweeted after the shooting that she was “heartbroken” over the news and that “my staff and I are actively monitoring the situation and are in communication with law enforcement.”