Three teenage suspects are currently facing riot charges after law enforcement officials responded to major fights at the Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday. The fights forced officials to close the mall while people evacuated from the building.
In a Sunday press release, the Arlington County Police Department noted that officers were dispatched at roughly 7:06 p.m. on Saturday to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, also called the Pentagon City Mall, following a report of “multiple fights” at the shopping center.
“Upon arrival, officers observed a very large crowd in the food court and numerous fights happening simultaneously,” the Arlington County Police Department said. “Additional officers were requested to assist with controlling the incident and restoring public safety. As additional officers began responding to the food court, the crowd remained disorderly and fights continued to occur, creating a danger to patrons and the officers on scene.”…