Four Face Charges After Massive Brawl at Merrillville Trampoline Park
A chaotic scene erupted Wednesday evening at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park when a brawl involving 20 to 30 individuals broke out, prompting a swift response from Hobart & Merrillville police.
Officers were dispatched around 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, to the family entertainment center located at 3249 E 81st Ave following reports of a large fight. Upon arrival, police witnessed dozens of people actively fighting inside the facility.
According to investigators, the altercation may have started when a guest allegedly attempted to steal socks from behind the counter, a required item for park participants. A 16-year-old employee was reportedly battered after confronting the suspect, and a 14-year-old boy was also injured during the melee.
Three adults were arrested at the scene: a 37-year-old man 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 released at the scene, now faces pending charges as well, police said.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed. Names of the individuals have not been released.
Urban Air remained closed for the remainder of the evening following the incident.
