“Teen takeovers,” large, spontaneous gatherings often orchestrated via social media, are sparking growing concern across the United States as they increasingly lead to violence and disorder.
What begins as an online invitation, like the Instagram flier that drew 18-year-old Damarion Spann and thousands to a Chicago beach for music and dancing, can quickly escalate.
These events, frequently hyped online and documented in viral videos, pose a significant challenge for local policing…