Teen Takeovers Spark July 4 Violence | Fayetteville News

Raleigh erupted in chaos over the July Fourth weekend as police dubbed it a “teen takeover,” with two major incidents—Brier Creek Commons and downtown Glenwood Avenue—drawing thousands of teens. Gunfire at Brier Creek wounded two bystanders, one directly and another by shattered glass. A 15-year-old, arrested in Staten Island, now faces extradition and serious charges including assault with a deadly weapon and firing a gun into occupied property. This is just one of seven teens charged so far for rioting, drug possession, and illegal firearm use. Police are still investigating shootings on Tucker and West Lane streets, determined to bring all responsible parties to justice and restore safety during high-risk holidays. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0c008e8b785eee0