Niagara Falls Police responded to the Coastal Gas Station at 601 19th Street around 12:50am on September 6th after reports of 80 people loitering outside the store.
Officers made contact with the store clerk who wished to have the people dispersed from the lot. While attempting to disperse the group a massive brawl broke out.
Officers began giving numerous lawful commands for everyone to disperse the area. Despite their efforts, the commands were ignored and approx. 20-30 people continued to stay in the parking slot. Use of force was utilized to maintain order…