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| Nine shot as 10,000 teens swarm NC city in social media-fueled 'takeover', in California takeover 400 arrested as thousands ran amok |
| 2026-07-07 |
| [FoxNews] Raleigh mayor considers youth curfew following teen takeover, violent July 4th weekend. Around 10,000 teenagers flooded Brier Creek and Glenwood South as businesses shut doors to protect staff The mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, is weighing whether to impose a curfew for minors following a series of shootings and chaotic events over the Independence Day weekend, in which several fights broke out and nine people were shot amid a series of teen takeovers across the country. The violence over the holiday weekend prompted Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell to tell WRAL News she's considering enacting a curfew for those aged 17 and under. "As Mayor, I am grateful for the actions of the Raleigh Police officers in response to the situations of juvenile violence across the city on the night of July 4 and the morning of July 5," Cowell told the news outlet. "Clearly, Raleigh is not exempt from the incidents of youth violence that are occurring across the country. We need to talk with the youth, their parents, schools, and the broader community to understand the root causes and to better coordinate strategies." One approach, she said, may be a youth curfew for those 17 years old and under, which other cities in North Carolina have implemented. City leaders were exploring "many approaches" that are expected to be discussed at Tuesday's City Council meeting, the mayor said. Around 5,000 teenagers showed up in Brier Creek and another 5,000 in Glenwood South, with half residing outside the city, the Raleigh Police Department said Sunday. Raleigh police officers initially responded just after 10:05 p.m. Saturday to reports of a fight near a movie theater and nearby stores. The incident stemmed from a "teen takeover," a social media-driven phenomenon where massive crowds of youths coordinate to suddenly congregate at public spaces like beaches, malls, or restaurants. A large fight broke out, followed by gunshots. One adult was shot and another was injured by shattered glass caused by the shooting, police said. A juvenile was found with a gun and detained, but investigators don't believe the teen was one of the shooters. Hours later, at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to multiple shootings. Six people were shot but were expected to survive. At around 4:30 a.m., two people were shot following a fight at a gas station, police said. They were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests were made. Investigations into the shootings are ongoing, police said. In a Monday post on X, Cowell called teen takeovers a "disturbing national trend." An Instagram post from Milk Bar, a bar in the Glenwood South area, said the actions of a few ruined the peace for patrons in the area. "While we had zero safety incidents inside Milk Bar, we made the proactive decision alongside other businesses to close our doors, to protect our patrons and staff from the surrounding unrest," the post states. "Gun violence and reckless behavior have no place in our nightlife scene. WE CAN DO BETTER, RALEIGH!" 'Mayhem' erupts in wealthy California coastal enclave as hundreds arrested in massive takeover during July Fourth weekend [FoxNews] Crowds blocked roads and set off fireworks near Newport Pier as police made 402 arrests over the holiday weekend July Fourth chaos erupted over the weekend on the West Coast. More than 400 teens and young people were arrested during a massive teen takeover event in Newport Beach, California. Police say the mob descended upon the Balboa Peninsula neighborhood on July 4, with videos shared on social media depicting the madness with crowds appearing to set off fireworks in the middle of roadways, block busy streets and cause damage to local businesses. From Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, police made 402 arrests, with the local fire department responding to 102 emergencies, including 10 fires; it is unclear if the fires and emergencies were related to the illegal takeover event. In a post to social media, the City of Newport Beach said in part: "Social media posts drew a large influx of juveniles and young adults to the Newport Pier area within a matter of minutes. As the crowd quickly grew into the thousands, dangerous and unlawful behavior escalated, blocking roadways, preventing emergency access and putting families, visitors and first responders at risk." More videos shared online appear to show possible damage at a Pavilions grocery store in the area. Smashed produce and trash were seen strewn around the parking lot over the weekend. "The safety and well-being of our customers and associates is our top priority," Albertsons, the company that owns the Pavilions grocery store, told Fox News Digital. "During the incident in the parking lot at our Newport Beach Pavilions, we secured the interior of the store, and all associates remained safe. While some exterior product displays were damaged, the store itself did not sustain any physical damage. The store reopened yesterday morning and is operating as normal." The president of the Newport Beach Police Association, Joe DeJulio, posted a statement to social media that said, "a large group of agitators invaded Newport Beach spurred by an alleged 'TikTok Takeover.' These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem." A spokesperson for TikTok confirmed to Fox News Digital any content posted on the platform that promotes theft, property damage, criminal activity, or dangerous behaviors that could cause serious harm, violates the app's Community Guidelines. 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