Teen takeover trend raises concerns among local advocates

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – A social media trend involving teen takeovers is raising concerns among local anti-violence advocates who say the gatherings are causing problems across the country.

Footage compiled by NBC News shows teens fighting, being tackled by police and doing burnouts in busy intersections during these takeovers.

Dr. Shannette Bone from Chill Huntsville Stop the Violence said teens participating in the trend may not understand the long-term consequences…

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