ETNA, Pa. — Etna officials have moved to close a park on Pine Street earlier after “recent incidents” that police are investigating.
Neighbors say fights have become a frequent occurrence at the Etna playground, happening both during the day and at night.
“It’s just a fight every night. There’s a fight down in the park every night,” neighbor Colleen Lyons said. “It’s not just one-on-one. It’s 20 on one, 15 on one.”
Borough said police are investigating unspecified incidents, including trying to identify those involved.
Lyons said the situation has grown increasingly alarming, claiming some teens have acted aggressively toward adults.
“They have no remorse. They have no fear. They will come right up to you and tell you they have a gun,” Lyons said.
Because of the violence, Lyons said she no longer allows her grandchildren to go to the park.
Some teens said they also do not feel safe.
“We like going down to the park because we like seeing everyone and hanging out with everyone, but when it’s like that, it’s scary,” Vera Wilkinson said.
The borough has set a new closing time of 5 p.m. for the park until further notice.
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