The Village of Tinley Park in Illinois has announced the cancellation of the final day of the Armed Forces Weekend Carnival scheduled for Sunday due to safety concerns.
This decision was made following a flash mob incident that occurred on Saturday, where hundreds of teenagers caused chaos at the event. Responding to a call on social media, around 400 teenagers gathered at the carnival on Saturday evening, running through the parking lot and fighting with each other in an attempt to disrupt the event. A police officer was injured while trying to break up a fight and was treated at a local hospital before being released.
Authorities decided to cancel Sunday's festivities after learning that another flash mob was being planned for Sunday's carnival. Videos from Saturday's event show teens brawling and clashing with cops. Arab Chicago, the largest network focused on the Arab Community Check, posted several videos of the mayhem that took place at the carnival.
According to Tinley Park government officials, most of the teenagers were released back into the custody of their parents, and five citations were issued for fighting. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in the area. In April, hundreds of teenagers flooded the streets of Chicago in another flash mob, resulting in countless fights and several damaged vehicles.
The cancellation of the Armed Forces Weekend Carnival has disappointed many, especially those who were looking forward to the event. However, officials have emphasized that safety is their top priority, and they will not hesitate to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of the public.
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