Authorities said an argument between two groups of teenagers prompted the shooting. The park was kicking off a Halloween-themed festival.
West Mifflin, Pa. — Three people including two teenagers were shot late Saturday at an amusement park southeast of Pittsburgh, which was kicking off a Halloween-themed festival.
Authorities said an argument between two groups of teenagers prompted the shooting by a suspect described as a male wearing a mask and black hoodie, KDKA-TV reported. Kennywood posted a statement on Twitter around 12:30 a.m. Sunday announcing the park’s temporary closure and cooperation with authorities.
An advisory posted by the West Mifflin Borough at 1:50 a.m. Sunday said Kennywood Boulevard had been reopened.
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