Chaos erupts at Detroit-area water park when gunman opens fire on kids injuring at least five people

Chaos broke out at a Detroit-area water park after a gunman opened fire on children, injuring at least five people at around 5pm on Saturday. 

Gunshots rang out at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Spencer Park, Rochester Hills with local police department describing it as 'an active shooter situation.'

'We had an active shooter at the splash pad on Auburn in Rochester Hills. That is still an active crime scene and we potentially have the suspect contained nearby, but we asked for the moment people stay away from the area. We have numerous wounded victims,' Oakland County Sheriff's Office said just before 7:30pm on Saturday evening.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Stephen Huber confirmed to The Detroit News that at least five people had been shot. 'We don't know a lot yet,' Huber admitted, revealing that the victim count could even be higher. 

The victims include children and adults. 'It's five shot and maybe six,' Huber said.

Possibly up to eight people have been shot, Fox 2 Detroit reported.