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Thousands of teens fight in Raleigh: 9 hurt, dozens arrested after massive July 4 'teen takeovers'
WRAL • • nation
Key Points:
- Over the Fourth of July weekend, more than 5,000 teenagers gathered in Raleigh's Brier Creek and Glenwood South areas, leading to chaotic scenes with multiple fights and shootings that injured nine people.
- Raleigh police responded to several shootings between 1:34 a.m. and 3:26 a.m. Sunday, with at least 27 individuals aged 18 to 24 facing 47 criminal charges ranging from assault to resisting arrest.
- The unrest began at a Star Spangled Block Party in Brier Creek Commons, where about 3,000 teens attended before fights and gunfire caused injuries to two adults, followed by related incidents in Glenwood South and Capital Boulevard.
- Local businesses in Glenwood South expressed frustration on social media, condemning the violence and early closures, while emphasizing their commitment to a safe nightlife and thanking law enforcement for their response.
- Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce called the events "heartbreaking and unacceptable," stressing the need for community collaboration to prevent future violence and maintain public safety in the city.
