Buena Park police respond to shooting outside of Knott’s Berry Farm; no active shooter
Buena Park police were responding Friday night to a shooting outside of Knott’s Berry Farm.
The department posted at about 9 p.m. on Twitter that there was no active shooter.
The theme park said in a statement that park personnel had assisted a victim outside of the park’s gates who was later taken to a hospital.
Sean Doran, a spokesperson with the Orange County Fire Authority, said the department responded to a call requesting medical aid at the park about 8:30 p.m.
He could not immediately provide information about the number of patients or their condition.
Television footage showed a fire truck and ambulance at the scene and police blocking traffic.
Beach Boulevard has been closed between Crescent Avenue and the 91 freeway, according to California Highway Patrol spokesperson Mayra Delgado.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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