Worlds of Fun mentioned fireworks brought on false stories of gunfire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Worlds of Fun accomplished its investigation into an emergency incident that brought on panic and the evacuation of the amusement park Saturday evening.

A spokesperson for the attraction mentioned somebody set off fireworks throughout its well-liked Halloween Haunt occasion.

Someone known as police to report listening to gunfire on the packed park. Kansas City Police have additionally mentioned investigators discovered no proof of a taking pictures at Worlds of Fun.

“We continue to work with local law enforcement, and no new evidence has been identified that affirms the claims that prompted the response,” Worlds of Fun mentioned.

The spokesperson went on to clarify that the Worlds of Fun public security workforce works year-round with Kansas City Police and Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Employees are skilled on safety and response plans.

“We evaluate and implement tighter security measures as needed, including a layered security plan that incorporates elements that are seen and unseen, as well as incorporate an enhanced security and law enforcement presence inside and outside the park,” in line with a Worlds of Fun assertion.

The park additionally supplied the next examples of its safety measures:

• Uniformed safety and police
• Security checkpoints
  • Metal detector screening
  • Bag checks
• Other insurance policies as wanted

Worlds of Fun mentioned it takes steps to extend safety throughout Halloween Haunt yearly. That consists of:

• Chaperones required for anybody age 15 and youthful
• No reentry
• Mask and costume coverage
• Bag dimension restrictions

Additional details about the Worlds of Fun Code of Conduct, together with the autumn and Halloween HAUNT insurance policies, will be discovered HERE.

Worlds of Fun mentioned it’s going to require anybody discovered violating the code of conduct to go away the park.

Worlds of Fun mentioned anybody with a ticket from Saturday can use it for an additional go to this season.

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