Highlight
Firing during a Halloween-themed event at Kennywood Amusement Park in Pennsylvania.
At least five people were injured in the firing.
A large number of emergency services have been called to the scene.
Pennsylvania. At least five people were injured in a shooting during a Halloween-themed event at Kennywood Amusement Park in Pennsylvania. Out of which two have been injured by bullets. Few details of this incident have been found. The incident started around 11 pm. Police officers were called to a park in West Mifflin, southeast of Pittsburgh, on Saturday to report a shooter.
As per initial reports, at least 5 people have been injured including two bullets. While there were two people who had other wounds. It is believed that people got injured while fleeing from the spot. The condition of the injured was not immediately reported. An official told people in a statement to avoid visiting Kennywood Park at this time because of emergency services in the area. The statement said that as more information comes to us, people will be informed about this.
Firing incidents in America, terror in the country but no strict rules
A large number of emergency services, including an ambulance and a medical helicopter, have been called to the scene. There was no clear information about the shooter along with the casualties. While Kennywood Park said in a statement that the park has been closed for the night and all guests have been evacuated. We are working with local law enforcement agencies. The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority. Incidents of mass shootings are frequent in America. To stop this, discussions are being held from local to national level. There is a large section of gun freedom supporters who believe that banning gun ownership would threaten their safety.
Read breaking news first in Hindi News18 Hindi | Read today’s latest news, live news updates, most trusted Hindi news website News18 Hindi |
tags: america, firing
First Published: 25 September 2022, 11:17 IST
