As the situation escalated, a gunshot was reported, although no gunshot victims were found.
While the commotion outside the mall attracted significant attention, the surrounding businesses remained unaffected, and evacuation was unnecessary. Eventually, law enforcement managed to escort the juveniles away from the premises, ensuring that the immediate situation was contained.
There have been no reports detailing any arrests made during that incident. Police investigation revealed that social media did not play a part in the second flash mob. The event was later downgraded to a “brawl” among a group of juveniles.
Task force investigates
In a separate incident involving a flash mob, the Nike Community Store in East Los Angeles fell victim to a heist that prompted law enforcement to take action.
Following a two-day undercover operation, ten individuals were apprehended, and stolen merchandise worth $3,000 was recovered. The operation also exposed the involvement of two criminal street gangs in these organized retail theft rings.
