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Disturbance Closes Carson Mall as LASD Detains Dozens Amid Fireworks

Jul 7, 2024, 09:24 AM

A major disturbance involving hundreds of juveniles forced the SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson, California, to close on Saturday night. The incident, described as a 'large scale disturbance,' involved 60 to 70 juveniles being detained by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). The chaos was triggered by fireworks being set off inside the mall, leading to panic and concerns of gunfire. The disturbance caused significant disruption, with a mob of approximately 200 teens lighting fires and setting off fireworks.