‘TikTok takeover’ sparks mayhem at California pier on Fourth of July
Summary
A large crowd gathered in Newport Beach, California, on the Fourth of July after an online event called a “TikTok takeover.” The gathering turned violent, with fires, blocked roads, attacks on police, and about 400 people arrested.Key Facts
- Thousands of people came to Newport Beach for the Fourth of July, many responding to a social media meetup.
- The crowd caused fires, blocked traffic, and threw fireworks and explosives at police and other people.
- Police arrested 402 people, much more than the 60 arrests made the previous year over the same holiday.
- Newport Beach firefighters responded to 102 emergencies, including 10 fires, and took 44 people to hospitals.
- Most arrested were young people aged 15 to 25, many from outside Newport Beach, including Arizona, Nevada, and other parts of California.
- Police used horses and called in help from 17 law enforcement agencies with over 350 officers.
- Similar “takeover” events online are causing problems and violence in other cities, including Pensacola, Florida, and Chicago.
- Officials in Washington, D.C. have increased efforts to hold parents responsible when minors cause trouble at these events.
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