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Two
victims were transported to the area medical center with
non-life-threatening injuries after the shooting at the theme
park, while the third victim declined transport to the hospital,
the police department said in a statement.
"The shooting this evening was not a random act, and appeared to
be a targeted incident that occurred outside the park," the
statement said.
Based on the initial investigation, police said suspects in a
white sedan entered the Six Flags parking lot, exited the
vehicle and began shooting toward another individual, and then
got back in the vehicle and quickly left the area.
The Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) is currently
assisting with clearing the theme park of guests and staff, the
department said, adding that the incident remains under
investigation.
Six Flags Great America describes itself on its website as a
300-acre (121-hectare) theme park between Chicago and Milwaukee
with 17 roller coasters, entertainment and three themed areas
for children.
Gurnee is also about 15 miles (24 km) north of Highland Park,
the Chicago suburb where a shooter opened fire on a Fourth of
July holiday parade, killing seven people.
(Reporting by Rhea Binoy in Bengaluru and Daniel Trotta; editing
by Jason Neely)
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