KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Worlds of Fun was evacuated Saturday night after reports of shots being fired during the opening night of the theme park's Halloween Haunt event.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said officers working off-duty reported “possible shots fired or sounds of shots" shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Due to the number of people at the park, KCPD and several surrounding agencies, including the Clay County Sheriff's Office, responded.
While on scene, there were "multiple disturbances officers broke up" because of "several juveniles fighting," per KCPD.
Ultimately, after a "thorough investigation and patient assessment," the fire department said only one person was transported for an "unrelated medical issue."
"The safety of our guests and associates is a top priority. In response to an emergency call tonight, our safety protocol was initiated and all guests and associates are exiting the property," a Worlds of Fun spokesperson told KSHB 41. "We are working closely with Kansas City Police and Clay County Sheriff and at this time there is no evidence to substantiate the claims. The park will remain closed this evening."
KCPD said there is no evidence of anyone being shot, nor any evidence "indicating any shots were fired."
Videos from the scene showed large crowds of people standing around, uncertain about what had occurred, while police officers entered the park with weapons drawn.
"Everyone was screaming and yelling, then started running. A lot of cops started coming and yelling at us to get out the park," said Mariah Caples, who was at the park.
Saturday marked the first Halloween Haunt of the season.
The next day, Sunday, Sept. 14, the park posted it would be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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