Manchester: 300 involved in Buckland Hills Mall Brawl /4 Arrests Made
Manchester Police said they made four arrests following a fight that involved up to 300 people at Buckland Hills Mall on Wednesday. (WFSB)
MANCHESTER, CT (WFSB) – Manchester Police said they made four arrests following a fight that involved up to 300 people at Buckland Hills Mall on Wednesday.
Around 6 p.m. officers responded to a report of a large fight and disturbances inside of the mall involving mostly juveniles.
Sergeant Shea said the initial fight started in front of Forever 21 and spread to other parts of the mall.
Police said they discovered a .22 cal Taurus 228 pistol tucked into the waistband of a 17-year-old male who refused to leave.
The teenager was arrested and charged with breach of peace, interfering with officers, inciting a riot, criminal trespass, and carrying a pistol without a permit.
Dynastee McCoy, 19, of Wethersfield was also arrested and charged with breach of peace, interfering with officers, and inciting a riot.
Additionally, Inaeja Williams, 18, of Hartford, and Naejza Bates, 18, from New Britain, were arrested and charged with breach of peace, interfering with officers, and inciting a riot.
Manchester Police are trying to determine if the incident was pre-planned.
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