"Miami Mall Mayhem: Police Debunk Alien Rumors After Viral Creature Chaos"
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A disturbance at Bayside Marketplace in Miami caused by about 50 teenagers setting off fireworks was mistaken for a shooting, leading to a police response and temporary business closures. Following the incident, social media users speculated about an alien sighting at the mall, with the term "Miami Mall Alien" trending and various memes and conspiracy theories circulating. Miami Police Department clarified that the incident involved no aliens, and the social media frenzy highlighted the rapid spread of misinformation online.
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