Tuesday, September 9, 2014

More than 100 teens swarm Memphis plaza, 'knocking out' shoppers

More than 100 teens swarm Memphis plaza, 'knocking out' shoppers

Thv11.com | September 8, 2014

THV11's CBS affiliate WREG reported that three people are now recovering after a mob of teenagers ran through a busy shopping plaza, seemingly picking out customers and Kroger employees at random to attack.

A video of the incident has been shared with local news stations in the area and is quickly going viral. It shows a young adult lying still on the ground as others repeatedly kick him and stomp his head. Other are seen being chased or knocked to the ground.

WREG said a witness told the cameras that the three people injured were attacked indiscriminately--two victims were African American, and one victim was Caucasian.

The news station added that the brawl happened at the corner of Poplar Avenue and Highland Street.

WREG also reported Monday morning a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the attack.

If you have any details on this crime that may lead to an arrest, please contact Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH.

Source: http://www.thv11.com/story/news/crime/2014/09/07/over-100-teens-swarm-memphis-plaza-knocking-out-shoppers/15262309/

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