No running, no diving, and definitely no fighting.

Chaos reigned Tuesday evening, Police were called Merrifield Pool in Mishawaka and found 25-30 kids inside and outside the facility fighting. Pool staff told them that they were shot by airsoft guns, one juvenile was cut down his arm after he punched through the window of a door.

Nobody was arrested, but two kids involved face a city-wide park ban.

Now, the pool is temporarily closed and will be fitted with security cameras, security personnel, and the need for anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult.

The Mishawaka Police Department sent the following information to 95.3 MNC:

On June 14 at 7:30 PM Mishawaka Police Officers responded to a large fight in progress involving approximately 25-30 juveniles inside and outside the Merrifield Pool complex. Juveniles were reported shooting airsoft guns at pool staff and others, along with physical altercations.

When officers arrived on scene, they broke up numerous fights and dispersed the crowd off the property. Once the scene was secured, medics tended to one juvenile that suffered cuts to the hand and arm. This was caused by the juvenile punching his hand through a window to an entry door. No other injuries were reported to police.

Police served two juveniles with banishment orders from all City Park properties, due to their actions at the pool.

No arrests were made during this time, but the investigation into this incident is active.

The Mayor’s Office, along with the Parks Department and the Police Department met today to discuss safety measures for the pool complex.

Merrifield Pool Complex will be closed until all safety measures are in place.

These measures include, but not limited too:

• The complex will operate on Season Pass entry only, which includes youth, adult, senior and family passes.
• Season passes will require a valid driver’s license or a valid state ID.
• Security officers on property during public open swim hours. M-F 12 PM to 4 PM. 6 PM to 8 PM. Saturday – Sunday 1PM to 8 PM.
• Any juvenile under 18 years of age must be accompanied with a parent or guardian to enter complex.
• No bags allowed outside the locker rooms.
• Security cameras will be installed in and around the complex.
• Extra police patrols will be seen during these hours.