Shooting at Amusement Park in Chicago Suburbs Leaves 3 Injured

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[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] A shooting incident occurred on the 14th (local time) at an amusement park in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, USA, injuring three people, according to the Associated Press.

According to a park spokesperson, the shooting took place in the outer parking lot of the amusement park 'Six Flags Great America' located in the Gurnee area of Lake County. The bullets were fired from a nearby car.

Of the three injured, two were transported to the hospital. One refused hospital treatment. Witnesses reported that the shooting occurred around 7:50 PM that day.