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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with last month's shooting at Kennywood that left three people injured. Darryl Pirl, who was one of those injured, faces two counts of aggravated assault, among other charges.
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Some of the new security measures have been implemented to address the possibility that someone might have smuggled a gun into the park through one of the perimeter fences. The park said that, as of last week, it didn’t have video cameras that covered the entire perimeter but it is in the process of installing more. It also cut down some trees, added floodlights and is stationing additional officers on the perimeter.
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According to Allegheny County Police, a trace of the gun recovered at the scene of the shooting revealed the firearm had been stolen from a motor vehicle in Columbus, Ohio, in August 2021. No suspects have yet been identified in the shooting.
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The park remains closed on Sunday after the shootings, which drew police from multiple communities in response to reports of shots fired on the first night of its Halloween-themed Phantom Fall Fest.
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Kennywood Park’s historic ride, The Kangaroo is back. The ride closed in 2020, but has been renovated with new technology and branding.
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Kennywood opens this Saturday. The park will use COVID-19 safety measures similar to last season, but will return to regular operating hours. The park will operate at 75% capacity and is encouraging guests to reserve tickets online.
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Kennywood Park is a staple for many Pittsburghers. The amusement park isn’t the largest and doesn’t have the fastest rides, but visitors return each season for a taste of nostalgia and the classic, rickety wooden roller coasters.
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Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh has announced a Steelers-themed replacement for its longtime Log Jammer ride.Park officials announced Thursday they are…