A flash mob of around 400 teenagers turned a northern California mall into mayhem on Sunday. The scene culminated in reports of vandalism, looting, and violent altercations. And gunshots were fired, inciting panic and causing the crowd to scatter.
The Bay Street Mall is located in Emeryville, a small city situated to the north of Oakland. A teen was stabbed, adding to the turmoil that unfolded.
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Law enforcement authorities report this gathering was organized and coordinated via social media. And was promoted across multiple platforms.
The same social media platforms have posts of videos of the event. They show a chaotic rush of teenagers streaming past the AMC Theater captured the intensity of the situation.
One video portrays a reflective plastic traffic post hurled into the fleeing crowd, striking one person.
Flash mob at second scene
Prompted by reports of a brawl, police response in Torrance was similarly swift.
The incident unfolded at the Del Amo Fashion Center, resulting in a considerable police presence at the scene.
