DA Zappala tours Kennywood to ensure safety efforts ahead of opening weekend

Kennywood implemented several new safety and security features last year after there was a shooting inside the park.

• Apr 18, 2024

District Attorney Stephen Zappala threatens to block Kennywood opening day

In a presser, the DA made the statement that he believes Kennywood is not safe.

• Mar 24, 2023

Charges dropped against teen arrested in Kennywood shooting

The charges against a teen arrested in connection with a shooting at Kennywood have been dropped.

• Nov 9, 2022

Police: Kennywood shooting connected to feud among the teenagers

Police are still searching for a second shooter.

• Oct 6, 2022

15-year-old arrested in connection to Kennywood shooting

Police announced an arrest of a 15-year-old in connection to the Phantom Fall Fest shooting two weeks ago. KDKA's Shelley Bortz has more from Allegheny County Police Headquarters.

• Oct 6, 2022

15-year-old arrested in connection to Kennywood shooting

Fifteen-year-old Darryl Pirl is being charged as an adult.

• Oct 6, 2022

Kennywood reopens Friday after shooting last weekend

The park is employing several new safety measures to keep guests safe.

• Sep 30, 2022

Kennywood increasing security and perimeter enhancements following shooting

Kennywood Park officials are increasing security and upgrading perimeter checks and entrance policies in the wake of a triple shooting.

• Sep 28, 2022

Police working to figure out how gun got into Kennywood

The shooting inside Kennywood over the weekend continues to bring up safety concerns inside the park.

• Sep 27, 2022

Family of man shot at Kennywood shares story: 'Terrified. Terrified. So terrified.'

The family of a man shot in Kennywood is sharing their story.

• Sep 26, 2022

Gun recovered at Kennywood Park was stolen from vehicle in Ohio, police said

New details have emerged about the weekend shooting at Kennywood Park.

• Sep 26, 2022

Questions about security remain unanswered after 3 shot during Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood Park

After a night of chaos at Kennywood Park on Saturday, police say that a suspect in a shooting that injured three people is still on the run.

• Sep 26, 2022

Parkgoers concerned over Kennywood's security protocols following shooting

Multiple people told KDKA that metal detectors were not working, and some of the bag checks were not thorough.

• Sep 25, 2022

Questions raised after 3 people shot at Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest

Patrons said security was fairly lax on the opening night of Phantom Fall Fest.

• Sep 25, 2022

3 shot, including 2 teens, at Kennywood

Police said the three victims were treated at local hospitals and are expected to be OK.

• Sep 25, 2022