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Shocking moment California cops tackle teens to the ground during massive 200-person brawl caused by two girls 'fist fighting' as local mall is shut down
2024-03-18
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] A shopping mall in Southern California was forced to close early on Saturday evening after the venue became swamped by brawling teenagers.

Police in Long Beach were quickly on the scene of The Pike Outlets mall after a fight between two girls resulted in an all-out brawl.

Footage of the massive scuffle saw about 200 individuals all congregating at the mall after a social media post went viral suggesting there would be a fight between two females, one adult and one juvenile.

One of the girls approached the other and the fight immediately broke out with the pair jeered on by hundreds of teens, many of whom filmed the ruckus on their cellphones.

The fight between the two girls looked particularly violent as punches flew and the pair grabbed one another by each other's hair and clothes.

The violence only seemed to grow as bystanders screamed and yelled as the fight spilled out into the mall.

Police were on the scene within 30 seconds having been tipped off well in advance, managing to lie in wait. Both participants were swiftly placed in handcuffs and taken into custody.

The identities of the two women who were arrested has not been disclosed and the motive behind the initial confrontation remains unclear.

A few police officers remained on-site to monitor the area, with a bus brought in to accommodate the possibility of several juveniles being detained.

At one point, a fight broke out, and officers immediately intervened by running into a large crowd, taking control of the situation, and arresting both suspects involved.

'Shortly thereafter, a shooting occurred outside of The Pike area - again, officers were almost immediately on scene and began providing medical aid to the victim. We're actively investigating the incident and will hold the suspect responsible for their actions.

'1 am incredibly proud of the efforts of our officers last night, and I want to reiterate that the Long Beach Police Department will not tolerate criminal acts or violence in our community,' Chief Hebeish said.

Following the altercation, reports emerged of a nearby shooting involving a juvenile male, who was discovered nearby at The Promenade with a gunshot wound to his lower body.

The victim received medical treatment at a local hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

It it not clear whether individuals present during fight a The Pike Outlets were connected to those involved in the shooting,

Long Beach residents of Long Beach say there is real concern within the community following a recent surge in violence within the community.

Several other disturbing incidents have occurred in the area in the last few weeks including the stabbing of a food truck vendor last week who nearby lost his life as he was intervening in a robbery of an elderly woman.
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Posted by: Skidmark   2024-03-18 07:19  

#1  The shocking moment will be when a California judge lets young cannibals off.
Posted by: Grom the Reflective   2024-03-18 03:23  

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