An amusement park in California was forced to close early after multiple fights broke out, causing panic. Buena Park police also said multiple 911 callers also reported shots fired at Knott’s Berry Farm, although investigators determined no shooting occurred at the amusement park. “We are currently processing an incident at Knott’s Berry Farm involving multiple altercations in the park,” the Buena Park Police Department said. “There was a report of shots fired with multiple 911 callers. Officers were on scene during the calls and determined there was no shooting.” “Knotts Berry Farm has closed for the night and we ask that you avoid the area until further notice,” the department added in its public advisory posted Saturday night. NO SHOOTINGS ON LAS VEGAS STRIP DESPITE MASS MANIA IN CASINOS, OUTSIDE HOTELS: POLICE A view of the entrance as parkgoers ride the Silver Bullet roller coaster during Knott’s Berry Farm reopening day to the full public and celebrating the park’s 100th anniversary after restrictions were eased due to the coronavirus pandemic Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Buena Park, CA. ((Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)) FOX 11 Los Angeles reported that the first reports of shots fired came in around 8 p.m. local time. News footage from a helicopter over the park showed the reception gate lights out at 9pm Videos on social media showed park security tackling groups of youths to break up a fight. Additional footage showed a young man being punched multiple times by another park-goer on the sidewalk. The Orange County Fire Authority said three people were injured in the clashes. Two people were transported to area hospitals, while the third refused to be taken in for additional medical treatment. Park visitors line up to ride the new ride called Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair during reopening day at Knott’s Berry Farm to the full public and celebrate the park’s 100th anniversary after the relaxation of of coronavirus pandemic restrictions Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Buena Park, CA. ((Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)) The park was supposed to be open until 11pm on Saturday for Knott’s Summer Nights. “The safety of Knott’s Berry Farm guests and associates is always our top priority,” the park said in a statement. “On Saturday night, the decision was made to close the park 3 hours early due to unruly behavior and fights involving several teenagers. This behavior did not align with our park values and was not the experience we would want any guest to have visiting Knott’s Berry Farm’. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The park was to reopen as scheduled on Sunday. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
