Indiscriminate firing on children in America's water park, many injured

In America, on Saturday, a gunman targeted children playing in a water park and opened fire. 9 to 10 people are reported to be injured in the firing. Two children are also among the injured, one of whom is 8 years old. According to the police, a children's water park was attacked in Michigan on Saturday evening. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said that the attacker was hiding in a nearby house and the police has surrounded him.

Police said that the people injured in the firing at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills were immediately taken to the hospital. The police department said in a post on X, there was an active shooter near the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad. It is still an active crime scene and the suspect has been surrounded. People should stay away from this area. Many are injured.

Rochester Hills Mayor Brian K. Barnett said that "Rochester Hills Fire Department is on the scene and the scene is secure. We appreciate the patience. Prayers for the injured people. Will share updates as soon as we have information."

The Oakland County Sheriff said that the suspect reached the splash pad around 5 pm on Saturday evening and started firing as soon as he got out of his car. The sheriff said that the suspect loaded his gun several times and he fired about 28 times. The motive behind the firing is not yet known, but the police believe that this attack appears to have been done suddenly.

In the year 2024, there have been more than 215 shooting incidents in the United States so far.