EUREKA, Missouri — A large fight involving dozens of people disrupted opening weekend at Six Flags St. Louis in late April, drawing a police response. Park officials are now tightening security policies.
Authorities said the disturbance unfolded on April 25 near the park’s entrance and surrounding parking areas, where a crowd estimated at around 100 people, many believed to be juveniles, became involved in multiple fights that escalated rapidly.
Officers with the Eureka Police Department responded and worked to break up the crowd, detaining several in connection with the incident. Officials said there were no reports of serious injuries or major damage, but the situation led to an early closure of the park…