Gunfire in Banning park prompts investigation

BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) - Gunfire today in a Banning park prompted an immediate police response, but the parties doing the shooting fled before officers arrived, with no indications of injuries.

The "shots fired" call was received shortly before noon Thursday in Repplier Park, adjacent to the Playhouse Bowl in the 300 block of West George Street, according to the Banning Police Department.

"Witnesses in the park reported hearing shots and observing subjects running from the park,'' police Capt. Brandon Smith said. "Officers ... located expended shell casings at the location. The subjects involved in the incident were reported as being young adult males."

There was nothing to suggest anyone was injured because of the gunfire, he said.

"Schools in the area were on brief lockdown but resumed normal operations after the scene was determined to be safe,'' according to the captain.  

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information was asked to contact the police department at 951-922-3170.