A brawl involving 20 to 30 people broke out Wednesday evening at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, resulting in a rapid reaction from Hobart and Merrillville police officers.
Officers were dispatched to the family entertainment center at 3249 E 81st Ave around 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving reports of a major fight. When officers arrived, they saw scores of people aggressively fighting within the facility.
According to authorities, the confrontation may have started when a guest allegedly attempted to steal socks from behind the counter, which are needed for park participants. The suspect allegedly attacked a 16-year-old employee after he confronted him, and the altercation also injured a 14-year-old boy.
Authorities arrested three individuals on the scene: a 37-year-old male from Chicago, a 36-year-old man from Homewood, and a 39-year-old woman from Homewood. A 29-year-old woman from Chicago, who was initially freed at the scene, is now facing further charges, according to police.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be filed. The names of the individuals have not been revealed.
Urban Air was closed for the rest of the evening following the event.
