According to the Buena Park Police Department, officers were rushed to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire.
“I saw a whole bunch of people running out and that’s what triggered me and I was like, ‘What’s happening?'” said mother Tina Rodriguez. “I asked more people and they were like, ‘Oh, there was a possible shooting.’ But I wonder how that could’ve happened with all the metal detectors.”
Officers on the scene determined there wasn’t a shooting, but began investigating reports of fights.
ABC7 viewers have called Eyewitness News and reported seeing guests in a panic.
“I just seen like people fighting and hitting security,” said a teen. “I seen people on the floor bleeding. It was like a riot. It was bad.”
Authorities shut down the park around 8 p.m. and asked guests to avoid the area.
It’s unclear if there were any injuries.
Meanwhile, Knott’s Berry Farm issued the following statement:
“The safety of Knott’s Berry Farm’s guests and associates is always our top priority. On Saturday evening, the decision was made to close the park 3 hours early due to unruly behavior and altercations involving a number of teenagers. This behavior did not align with our park’s values, and was not the experience we want any guest to have while visiting Knott’s Berry Farm.”
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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