Six Flags of America, Gurnee shooting reports: What we know so far

Reports of a possible shooting at Six Flags in Gurnee, IL, led to a major police response and evacuation. It's unclear if any shots were actually fired.

Updated on: Jul 8, 2025, 18:48:36 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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There were reports of a shooting at the Six Flags of America theme park in Gurnee, Illinois, on Monday afternoon. There was a massive police presence at the park, and visitors were evacuated. It was not immediately clear if shots were fired.

Initial reports suggested that shots were fired at the park with a suspect fleeing in a Black Volkswagen with a Gray trunk, as per the Northeast Illinois Emergency Incidents page on Facebook. Gurnee Police is yet to provide an official update on the incident.

Based on the police radar information, Prairie Police Department, who were advising the Gurnee police department on the incident, said that people are now being allowed inside the Six Flags of America park.

No information on the potential suspect is available at the moment.

This is a breaking news.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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