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A chaotic scene unfolded outside a Wisconsin mall over the weekend, leading to the arrest of more than a dozen teenagers following a viral “takeover” event. Footage captured a brawl erupting at the Bayshore Mall in Glendale.
The disturbance was sparked by a flurry of social media posts promoting a “takeover” at the mall, which quickly gained traction online, as reported by WTMJ. The Glendale Police Department, anticipating potential trouble, was already on the site, collaborating with mall officials to strengthen security and boost police presence for the event.
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, authorities detained 13 individuals after a series of fights broke out during the unauthorized teen gathering at the mall. The event attracted a large crowd of teenagers, despite the enhanced security measures in place. (@milwaukeereports via Storyful)
Even with the intensified police deployment, the mall saw hundreds of teenagers flock to its premises on Sunday afternoon, resulting in multiple altercations throughout the area.
Despite the increased police presence, hundreds of teens reportedly descended on the mall Sunday afternoon, causing several fights to break out throughout the area.
“We’re just trying to assist in prevention,” community leader Vaun Mayes said, according to WTMJ. “There’s been talk online of takeovers here and also at Mayfair. We just want to help security, police, and businesses to alleviate that as best we can.”
Hundreds of teens reportedly descended on the Bayshore Mall during a “takeover” event in Glendale, Wisconsin on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
One video appears to show a group of youngsters jeering as a fight breaks out outside a Kohl’s department store, with one individual appearing to be shoved through the business’ front doors.
“Oh my God,” one witness can be heard shouting as the group of teenagers appeared to shove each other outside the store’s entrance while dozens of spectators film the altercation.
A brawl reportedly broke out outside a Kohl’s at the Bayshore Mall during a teen “takeover” event in Glendale, Wisconsin on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (@milwaukeereports via Storyful)
Another video shows a group of hooded teens running amok throughout the shopping plaza, throwing punches and fleeing from police as authorities attempted to restore order, according to video obtained by WTMJ.
Authorities said 13 individuals were taken into custody on charges ranging from disorderly conduct and battery to resisting an officer, the outlet reported.
“There’s gotta be something more formal to prevent this entirely — programming, support, hopefully businesses involved,” Mayes said, according to WTMJ.
Bayshore Mall previously posted a reminder to the public regarding its parental guidance policy, which requires anyone under 17 to be accompanied by an adult when visiting the shopping center Friday through Sunday after 3 p.m., according to WTMJ.
The incident comes as viral “takeover” events publicized on social media are making headlines across the country, with organizers inviting minors to gather in a public area without consulting police or local officials.
“It’s getting warm, and these are issues that happen all the time,” Mayes said, according to WTMJ. “And we just gotta get ahead of it.”
The Glendale Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.