A seemingly routine Saturday evening at Urban Air Adventure Park, a well-known trampoline and indoor activity facility, turned violent on the evening of September 28th, resulting in a shocking shooting that shook the neighborhood around Nall Avenue and 143rd Street. There were apparently several confrontations and fights that started the incident and progressed until shots were fired. As of the time of reporting, residents of the area are still processing the disturbing events that occurred, and local authorities are aggressively investigating the scene without making any arrests.
Known for its kid- and teen-friendly rides and family-friendly events, Urban Air Adventure Park has long been a local favorite. The park, accessible from Nall Avenue and 143rd Street, is frequented by school groups, families and friends. However, on the evening of September 28, a violent fight broke out that started small and quickly got out of control in what was supposed to be a place of fun and relaxation.
From witness reports from the early evening hours it appears that everything is going well. The air was filled with the usual cacophony of kids playing dodgeball, jumping on trampolines and having fun on the adventure tracks. But as the night wore on, tensions grew among the youth. Although the exact reason for the first disagreement is still unknown, several witnesses claimed that several people got into a verbal altercation close to one of the main gathering places. What started as a small argument soon got out of hand and attracted the attention of other surfers in the park.
Several witnesses said that the conflict quickly turned into a violent fight. Shortly after punches flew, a full-fledged fight broke out in one of the busy areas of the park. Families with small children rushed to the edges trying to avoid the chaos that was about to break out. Park workers were seen trying to get inside, but things quickly got out of hand.
