Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park was forced to close early Saturday night, citing “unruly behavior” by some guests. “On Saturday afternoon, the decision was made to close the park 3 hours early due to unruly behavior and fights involving several teenagers,” the park said in a statement. “This behavior did not align with our park values and was not the experience we would want any guest to have when visiting Knott’s Berry Farm.” Buena Park police said they responded to “multiple fights in the park” yesterday. “Shooting reported with numerous 911 callers,” the department posted on Facebook. “Officers were on scene during the calls and determined there was no shooting.” Knott’s Berry Farm is the oldest theme park in California and is only a 10 minute drive from Disneyland. It’s supposed to stay open until 11pm on Saturday. Video from the park showed chaotic scenes outside the gates as people were asked to evacuate. Witnesses who spoke to the media said there were rumors of a shooting in the park, causing some to flee. Others reported seeing security guards trying to break up large fights between teenage visitors. Knott’s Berry Farm will be open as usual on Sunday. Katie Dowd is the administrator of SFGATE.
