Over a dozen teenagers were reportedly arrested following a chaotic altercation outside a Wisconsin mall over the weekend. The incident coincided with a viral “takeover” event that drew significant attention online.
The disturbance erupted after social media amplified news of a “takeover” at Bayshore Mall in Glendale, as reported by WTMJ. Anticipating potential unrest, officers from the Glendale Police Department had already been deployed to the scene, collaborating with mall management to bolster security and ensure a heightened police presence during the event.
Authorities confirmed that thirteen individuals were taken into custody following several altercations at the mall on Sunday, March 29, 2026. These unsanctioned gatherings of teenagers led to multiple fights breaking out, as reported by @milwaukeereports via Storyful.
Despite efforts to maintain order, the mall was swarmed by hundreds of teens on Sunday afternoon, resulting in numerous brawls throughout the premises.
Community leader Vaun Mayes commented on the situation, telling WTMJ, “We’re just trying to assist in prevention. There’s been talk online of takeovers here and also at Mayfair. We just want to help security, police, and businesses to alleviate that as best we can.”
“We’re just trying to assist in prevention,” community leader Vaun Mayes said, according to WTMJ. “There’s been talk online of takeovers here and also at Mayfair. We just want to help security, police, and businesses to alleviate that as best we can.”
Hundreds of teens reportedly descended on the Bayshore Mall during a “takeover” event in Glendale, Wisconsin on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (Mike De Sisti / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
One video appears to show a group of youngsters jeering as a fight breaks out outside a Kohl’s department store, with one individual appearing to be shoved through the business’ front doors.
“Oh my God,” one witness can be heard shouting as the group of teenagers appeared to shove each other outside the store’s entrance while dozens of spectators film the altercation.
A brawl reportedly broke out outside a Kohl’s at the Bayshore Mall during a teen “takeover” event in Glendale, Wisconsin on Sunday, March 29, 2026. (@milwaukeereports via Storyful)
Another video shows a group of hooded teens running amok throughout the shopping plaza, throwing punches and fleeing from police as authorities attempted to restore order, according to video obtained by WTMJ.
Authorities said 13 individuals were taken into custody on charges ranging from disorderly conduct and battery to resisting an officer, the outlet reported.
“There’s gotta be something more formal to prevent this entirely — programming, support, hopefully businesses involved,” Mayes said, according to WTMJ.
Bayshore Mall previously posted a reminder to the public regarding its parental guidance policy, which requires anyone under 17 to be accompanied by an adult when visiting the shopping center Friday through Sunday after 3 p.m., according to WTMJ.
The incident comes as viral “takeover” events publicized on social media are making headlines across the country, with organizers inviting minors to gather in a public area without consulting police or local officials.
“It’s getting warm, and these are issues that happen all the time,” Mayes said, according to WTMJ. “And we just gotta get ahead of it.”
The Glendale Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
