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Police Find No Evidence of Shots After Reported Gunfire Prompts Worlds of Fun Evacuation

The response was triggered by an off-duty officer’s report during the park’s Halloween Haunt opening.

Overview

  • Around 9:20–9:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, an off-duty KCPD officer relayed a report of possible gunfire at the Kansas City theme park.
  • Police evacuated the venue and called in multiple KCPD units and surrounding agencies to manage large crowds.
  • Officers reported breaking up several disturbances involving juveniles and dispersing parking lots during the response.
  • KCPD later said there was no evidence of shots fired and no evidence anyone was shot, with no weapon recovered and no injuries reported.
  • Eyewitness accounts and videos showed panicked guests running as evacuation orders were given, and the investigation continues.