Six Flags amusement park in Maryland closed after receiving threat

On Wednesday morning after the park received a threat, a bomb squad was searching the Six Flags America amusement park in Maryland. Six Flags tweeted that the park had reopened at 3 p.m. and would stay open until 8 p.m.

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Prince George’s County Fire Department spokesperson Mark Brady said both fire and police departments were investigating at least two “suspicious packages” found before the park was opened.

An initial suspicious package was reported after the park received a threat. They posted on Twitter that, “The safety of our guests and employees is our top priority”.

A 22-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday in Prince George’s County, officials said. As precaution, park closed until cleared.