MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News & AP) - Six teenagers have been arrested in a mass brawl that sparked a stampede and the evacuation of a shopping mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
More than 200 teens were in the food court when the fight broke out Saturday night at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. The mall shut down early for the night after everyone was evacuated.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A large fight caused law enforcement to forcefully shut down a popular Louisiana mall for the night.
The Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge closed early Saturday night around 9 P.M. That's after, according to deputies, a large crowd started a fight in the food court area. Deputies say there were other smaller fights scattered throughout the mall, beginning around 6 P.M.
It's believed the large number of people gathered at the mall for a flash mob, according to the sheriff's office.
Officials say 10 people were taken into custody Saturday night. They also say more than 200 people under the age of 17 were involved in the large fight.
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