An influx of law enforcement officers is anticipated at Summit Mall in Ohio in the coming days, in response to a large-scale brawl that occurred on Thursday evening. Over 200 teenagers were involved in the incident.
Around 5:30 p.m., a pre-coordinated fight erupted inside the mall, according to the police. The altercation swiftly escalated and spilled over into the parking lot.
At the conclusion of the incident, law enforcement apprehended 20 unattended minors who now find themselves confronted with various charges, such as disorderly conduct, trespassing, and obstruction of justice.
During the chaos, a female teenager reportedly punched a deputy in the face, leading to her facing felony assault charges for attacking a peace officer.
Authorities have stressed the inaccuracy of false information that circulated online following the incident, including rumors of gunfire at the mall.
A group of teenagers, ranging from 13 to 17 years old, came together with the intention of fighting, watching, or capturing the event on their mobile devices, according to the police.
As of Friday morning, Summit Mall has yet to release a public statement regarding the incident.