An “unruly crowd” of 600 people descended on Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park Saturday night, causing chaos. The shooting occurred as law enforcement tried to quell the chaotic situation, and police reportedly shot and killed the teen during the violent exchange.
This was announced by Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials. WSB TV Around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Cobb County police received a report of an “unruly crowd” of 500 to 600 people at Six Flags Over Georgia Amusement Park.
Police said several fights broke out near the entrance to the park in Austell, Georgia, about 27 miles northwest of Atlanta. Security at the park was overpowered by the mob.
Six Flags Over Georgia officials said the shootout occurred on a side road, not on the grounds of the amusement park.
Police returned fire and a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during the exchange.
“At some point, multiple individuals began firing, striking an unoccupied patrol vehicle marked CCPD,” the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement. statement. “Once the officers located the shooting, they pursued the individuals who fled into the woods. During the incident, one of the CCPD officers fired, striking a minor.”
The 15-year-old boy was rushed to Grady Hospital. He was reportedly in critical condition as of Sunday. His name has not been released.
A handgun was found near the injured boy, the GBI said.
No officers were injured in the gunfight.
The GBI is conducting an independent investigation into the police shooting and will submit its findings to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office.
Six Flags Over Georgia said in a statement about the violence: “Our goal is to provide safe and fun entertainment. “We maintain a strong public security sector and enjoy strong support from the government.” Cobb County Police are stationed inside and outside the park. ”
“All guests are expected to abide by our strict code of conduct, and those who do not adhere to that code of conduct are not welcome,” the amusement park’s statement reads.
Park officials blamed the disturbance on a “group of underage youth.”
“Like other venues in the area, we are committed to keeping this type of trouble out of the park and on our grounds,” it said in a statement.
said Gerald Rose, a local social activist and president of the New Order National Human Rights Group. my tv“It’s not even summer yet and a 15-year-old gets shot on the first day of an amusement park? Gun violence continues and I’m very worried about where we’re going from here. That’s all. ”The fact that the suspects committing these crimes are getting younger and younger. ”
Rose pointed out that teenagers should be at home playing video games instead of committing adult crimes.
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