TAMPA, Fla. – Friday night at Curtis Hixon Park took a turn toward chaos as a massive gathering of young people spiraled into what authorities described as a “teen takeover.” The event, which drew a large crowd to the popular downtown spot on May 8, resulted in the arrests of 22 individuals ranging in age from 12 to 21.
The gathering quickly devolved into a series of fights and general disorder, prompting an immediate and heavy response from the Tampa Police Department.
Patrol officers, bike units, and air support were all deployed to the scene to break up the crowds and regain control of the park. By the time the dust settled, police had seized two firearms and one vehicle, according to official reports…