Five teens were cited and one police officer was hurt after a “flash mob” of more than 400 teens created a disruptive and chaotic scene during a weekend carnival in suburban Tinley Park, officials say.
" of more than 400 teens created a disruptive and chaotic scene during a weekend carnival in suburban Tinley Park, officials say.
The group began running through the parking lot, instigating fights among themselves in an effort to create chaos and disrupt the event, according to village officials. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyMore 50 law enforcement officers, including some from neighboring agencies, responded to the scene, village officials said. Photos and videos from the scene show a chaotic environment in which police officers appear to be breaking up fights and dispersing the young people.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hundreds of teenagers 'cause chaos' at Tinley Park carnivalHundreds of teenagers gathered at the Tinley Park Armed Forces Weekend Carnival and caused chaos Saturday night after a call-out on social media.
Read more »
Last day of Tinley Park carnival canceled after teen flash mobApproximately 400 teens swarmed the site of the Tinley Park carnival Saturday night, prompting officials to cancel the event's final day Sunday.
Read more »
Tinley Park carnival canceled Sunday after fights break out during teen 'flash mob': VIDEOFive juveniles were taken into custody and a police officer was injured after about 400 teens showed up at the Armed Forces Carnival, officials said.
Read more »
Teenagers jump on cars and brawl, forcing cancellation of Tinley Park Armed Forces CarnivalCell phone video taken by Tinley Park residents shows teens jumping on cars, running through parking lots, fighting and causing chaos along 80th Avenue Saturday night, forcing the cancelation of the Armed Forces Carnival.
Read more »
Caught on camera: Suspect keys more than 400 carsPolice released security footage they say shows the suspect deliberately scratching the vehicles one at a time.
Read more »
Up to 400 migrants could be temporarily relocated to Wright College in DunningOn Wednesday, Chicago City Council members will be asked to reallocate $51 million in surplus funds to the migrant crisis.
Read more »