California Law Enforcement on Alert for Youth Mall 'Takeovers'

Another law enforcement agency in the Los Angeles area issued a warning about a planned disruptive youth gathering at a local mall, following a similar alert from the Torrance Police Department. These events, organized through viral social media posts, have led to violence in recent weeks. The Carson sheriff’s station is coordinating with the mall to prepare for the potential gathering and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for unruly or criminal behavior. This comes after a fight at The Pike Outlets in Long Beach and a shooting nearby. In response, the Del Amo Fashion Center has implemented a controversial policy requiring minors to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.