Police responding to shooting outside Knott’s Berry Farm; no active shooter

BUENA PARK, Calif. (KABC) — Police responded to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park after a shooting outside the amusement park Friday evening, officials said.

The Buena Park Police Department tweeted shortly before 9 p.m. that there was no active shooter threat in the area.

Knott’s Berry Farm later said one person was hurt and taken to a hospital, but further details regarding the injuries sustained and the victim’s condition were unknown.

“We have been made aware of an incident which took place away from Knott’s Berry Farm,” the park said in a social media post. “A victim was assisted by park personnel outside of the park’s gates and transported to a local hospital. The incident is currently being investigated.”

It is unclear if more people were injured from the incident.

Aerial footage from AIR7 HD showed visitors evacuating the amusement park as multiple police vehicles lined a street outside Knott’s. Ambulances were also positioned near the park.

Details regarding a suspect or suspects were not immediately available.

DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.

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