Police: Several Fights At MOA, 9 Arrested

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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) – Police arrested nine people at the Mall of America Monday, the day after Christmas, after multiple fights broke out, authorities said.

Mall of America officials released a statement saying that around 4:20 p.m. 50 juveniles caused a large disturbance in the north food court.

Witnesses said the fights started after there were reports that rappers Lil’ Wayne and Drake were visiting the Mall. Police, however, did not comment on these rumors.

Cmdr. Mark Stehlik of Bloomington police said in a press conference that 30 officers responded to the fight and arrested five people (both adults and juveniles) for disorderly conduct.

Mall of America security arrested four other people for disorderly conduct as well, Mall officials said.

Police said as many as 200 were involved the fights. A YouTube video, which contains profanity, shows a fight break out and rage before a police officer interrupts it. The fight occurs at roughly 50 seconds in.

As the fights were popping up, the Mall of America inadvertently called for a lock down. But the lock down was called off minutes later, Mall officials said.

There were no reports of serious injuries, Mall official said.

Although the Mall kept its normal hours, some stores within the Mall closed early.

Some witnesses reported being evacuated from the Mall; but police said that shoppers were escorted toward the east exit to make room for the investigation.

According to Stehlik, no weapons were recovered, and there are no reports of burglary. However, there is YouTube video of chairs being thrown.

Video captured police officers walking with their guns drawn; but police said this was in response to rumors of gun shots having been fired.

“It is very unfortunate to see these incidents occurring, especially during the holiday shopping season when families are out spending time together,” Mall officials wrote in a statement.

speedstan

What, and spoil their street cred?
Spanky

Obama has indeed endorsed the concept of the “99% vs 1%.”

That is a tacit approval for mob action against mainstream America.

Murph

Spanky,it might make sense to you,BUT please do try to phrase it in REAL terms! Thanks,I will help you if you just ask!
Rita Ippolito

Yup… class warefare coming from Mr. Hope and Change…

What Oblunder fails to say is that the top 10% wealthiest Americans pay 70 PERCENT of all the taxes and guess what, the bottom 47% pay NO income taxes…

NEWSFLASH : we don’t have a revenue problem we have a SPENDING PROBLEM
Brett

Agreed. Will this post get flagged, TOO??

Spanky

Per the 2010 US Census, 5.2% of the people in MN are black.

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/27000.html

85.3% white
4.0% asian
4.7% hispanic

dm

Agreed and they commit 57% of violant crime.. Anything wrong with this picture?

Buttchop

Yes. That number sounds a little low to me.

Kevin

Your full of bs and a moron! I just read that nearly 1 millinon immigrants have move to the twin cities the past two years…..drink the kool aid …moron
Antwan Deshuan Keyshawn

that’s about 5.199999% too many
Justin Case

They cause 90% of the problems
Nazi Pelosi

And that 5.2% commits 85.3% of all the crime ! And costs taxpayers 85% of thier taxes in welfare, Housing, prison and crime related incidents. If you took all the blacks out of the U.S. you could have a balanced budget and a country where people could live without fear.
The truth

5.2 % black. 99% of the problem at the mall in this situation. Sorry if you are offended or dont like it but that is reality and the truth.
pthesmith

Spanky, the folks on this thread are clearly not interested in facts. They prefer to cling to their ideology and unsubstantiated beliefs.

Beau

Barry and his gang have destroyed this country.
Joe_E_in_the_IE

But don’t blame the genre. Violence always breaks out at choir competitions and barbershop quartet conventions, too.

Doesn’t it?

Benn

When a choir group came to town a few weeks ago, we were all concerned of the violence they usually bring !

Anthony

I always packed heat when I sang in the choir.

Tony

Heheh :p This is awesome.

daveinthed

Thank you, Tyrone, for speaking TRUTH.
James

Mall of America. Soon to be a dead mall, just like the rest of the malls scattered about the US.

azmiike60

Yeah looking at the video it’s real clear that the blonde haired, blue eyes are rioting all over the country.
Robert Oculus III

@Perry ThePlatypus: The fact that you can’t handle the truth doesn’t make it any less true.
lukuj

Being poor doesn’t mean you have to be violent, aggressive, without morals, standards, and manners. There are plenty of people who are poor and still know how to behave like civil human beings – but they aren’t taught that they are oppressed and treated as though they are incapable of self-control.

Tim T. Sr.

A Great Comment but you forgot one thing, at the expense of Whit Working Class Americans..

REPLIEDTOADUMMY

SHE WASNT WHITE,SHE WAS HISPANIC. AS FOR GETTING WEALTH OFF THE THUGS ANCESTORS,THAT IS SUCH AN OVER BLOWN ANALOGY, TODAY HOW MANY? WHO BENIFITTED,A COUPLE THOUSAND IF THAT,WOW.
ALSO, EXPLAIN HOW A “WORKING CLASS” MAKES WEALTH OFF SOMEONE ELSES BACK, WHEN THEY THEMSELVES ARE WORKING?
AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE, NO WONDER THIS COUNTRY IS GOING DOWN THE TOILET.

Thomas Berry

well its called systematic maybe you should of studied a little bit more inside of your civic’s and history class.. free labor is what this country was built on and why your ancestor’s were able to keep their culture and identity at the expense of mines it set us back..really simple math but i guess you hardworking people are better blogger’s than thinkers.. for the record the latino woman was this year the past few years it actually have been caucasians doing the donkey!!! also the ghetto mall is another funny quote.. the mall of america yeah hood invaded..lol.. people in minnesota don’t even know what a hood is man… or maybe ya’ll talking about your klan hood idk you tell me!! lol

mumbo jumbo

Try that again Thomas Berry. This time in English.

Thomas Berry

obviously it was since you racist rednecks don’t speak no other language! or do you need me to speak the queens english?

yes, speak english

That would be much better than the eubonic gibberish you spout to impress your fellow thugs.

liberalsarefunny

Are you twelve years old?

the Virginian

re Walmart pepper spray on black friday…it was a BROWN hispanic woman…NOT a whie person!!

mel

yeah, but they are white and living out in the middle of rural America.
lukuj

We are atalking about the LIBERAL definition of poor, which means you don’t have everything your heart desires without having to work hard enough or save enough to pay for it.

Anna Keel

That is why they are wasting all their money on new additions… riiight
texana

Yes, George Washington Carver invented over 100 uses for the peanut. See, Black History Month.
Breassia

Hope it was sarcastic!
Gordon Campbell

No he’s not.He’s observant.
Ar Amytas

hahahahahha.. Fu hahhahahah that’s hilarious!!
smallybiggz

Somebody must have disrespected them!
Cynthia Olson

don’t even go there.

dr3yec

why because it is true ?
ablecynic

Don’t like the truth Cynthia?

karen

Tim–you’re aware that you’re making absolutely no sense, right?

abobinmn

Race baiter
Mark

Just because you are a racist doesn’t mean you are wrong..
ex-infantry

Nips in the wire, not zips.

Bunny

No, it was zips. As in Zipperheads. It’s a quote from Platoon.

KKK

That took intelligence.
WhizdBiz2

Several in the Columbus, Ohio area… dead because of roving gangs of inner city thugs.
Corey

Agreed, we need to get rid of section 8.

Section 8, allows ghetto thugs to get free rent at places where the middle class who do not want to deal with the theft and violence that comes with sending the hood rats into middle class suburbs.

Thank a liberal when you get a chance, this is just their policies coming to fruition.
Jim Dea

Oh, but unemployment is way down last quarter! NOT! These stats served up to the public by the media (that unemployment is .09%) may as well be printed in the comics section because they have about as much in common with FACTS.

500 Brains

You should have seen my local gun shop this past week. I walked out because it was so busy. Couldn’t even get to the counter.

If Soetoro gets a second term AND attempts gun confiscation, it will kick off the revolution. But I don’t think they’re that stupid and will just add massive fees and taxes and make sure everyone is on some kind of disqualification list. Served in the military in Iraq? Bam. Too unstable, no gun for you or any family member.

Murph

Recent census says 77 % of recent firearm customers checked Democrat on political preference poll.Of that 47.6% bought automatic weapons of which 88% of the weapons were of .30 caliber or more!Seems like there is something brewing,don’t it!

threechoices

To quote the illustrious Kevin Nash:

“Don’t sing it…bring it”.
sekeller1

Where did you get those stats and what are you implying?
sekeller1

A lot of Democrats register as such for local elections but lean conservative and vote Republican in national elections.

sekeller1

“Murph” these comments and questions were meant for you.

Spanky

Murph, there must be something wrong with my browser. I keep clicking on the link you supplied in support of your statement and nothing happens.

Jason

@ lars check, check and check.
Peter

OMG YOU MORONS HE’s JOKING! I am so ashamed to be Minnesotan….. Not only classless but completely devoid of the ability to recognize a joke.
James Alan

Easy…vote Oblamer out next November.
Bogan

Bogen, u know they’re all right racist or not!
Dave Seavy

I believe RAP is nothing more than idiots trying to appear intelligent; they fail miserably. As far is it being the blame for behavior, I disagree. When the government started putting parents in jail and putting their kids into foster care after the parents disciplined the kids, things fell a part. We need to get back to parents being in charge – regardless if one parent is missing. But then, some adults are no better. Respect and common sense have gone out the window in favor of “just do it.”

???????

I have no idea what you just said.
Pauli Gela

Just do it ,in Air Jordan’s you rob from the store!
RLABruce

Spoken by one who was never taught discipline. You think a spanking is abuse? Poor widdle baby!

jackactionhero

You think I was never taught discipline because I don’t believe in beating my kids into submission? That is an interesting perspective.

Do you hit YOUR kids?

RLABruce

I beat them senseless until they submit. Like I would likely do to you if I met you

pocketpal

Exactly. You hit the nail squarely my friend.

mahone Dunbar

Robert, what is amazing is that you said “racism” “are”, instead of “racism is.” The verb has to agreement in number with the subject (racism) not the direct object (comments). Take a little time before you shoot off your mouth. And by the way, I’ll bet you can not define racism correctly.
boozy

AMEN
neednewpresident

Bergenfruiter………..I hope you are a woman; otherwise you might want to see a doctor for a testosterone prescription.
Dave

…And they wonder why people are racist!

Heywood Jablome

You f’n nailed it Pauli!! That’s the most accurate statement I’ve ever heard.

Ron

Somebody has to have the guts to say it. Let er’ rip, DS.

Brett

Yep, we see it every single day…..

Murph

Chlamidia Jane,come back with more info! You could be the gal of my dreams! Although from a distance!

Murph

Murph 2,again you have usurped my control and patience,however I have dealt with your kind before! Try ,please,to be more specific and less worldly in your hatreds.For as you know when an Irishman is down and drunk,and you kick him,he will know you by your limp in the morning! There is but one enemy of the U.S. and it’s handle is GOP! If you do not expound that,…son, you just ain’t me! Sorry to steal your fire, but the truth wins ..and the victor grins!

neednewpresident

Don’t quit your day job there genius

Terrell Perry

Gosh, I’m impressed. How could you possibly know that my IQ is over 140? But, I really do not understand why you think I would quit my day job. My job pays over $200K per year. I probably will retire at about 37 when my net worth is about 1O mil. But I do have a few concerns about you. Now that you have decided that we are friends, we can give each other advice. Your posts leave me somewhat concerned about your intelligence, thus you may not be able meet the expectations of your job at McDonalds. So the advice: Don’t worry; there is always unemployment, food stamps and welfare for those in your category. With warmest regards.

condopaidfor

You make over $200k…..So let’s say it’s $300k….and let’s assume you are 25. If you make 300k for 12 years(to retire at 37), that would be $3.6 million assuming you don’t pay taxes and don’t spend a dime. Please give me the contact info of your money manager so I can achieve the given 30% per year. Also please include your accountant that avoids you paying taxes. Also, please share how you supply your own food and shelter without paying for it. Thanks.

Terrell Perry

You are making assumptions without any evidence. This is usually the case of those on the wrong side of the Bell Curve. I did not say my 10 million will be the result of investing my income. There are many other ways to obtain wealth, for example: oil on my ranch, which incidentally would supply all the food and shelter that I need, inheritance, royalty from inventions and books, and my business which is separate from my job. Really, you should think and analyze before making a fool of yourself – but then again, maybe you can’t.

jackactionhero

My BS-o-meter is pegging at about a 9.6, Terrell…

Terrell Perry

Really, you should think and analyze before making a fool of yourself – but then again, maybe you can’t.

jackactionhero

I’m not the one trying to sound rich and successful, Terrell, so how exactly am I making a fool of myself? Please be specific. Thanks.

Terrell Perry

You are making assumptions without evidence.
Kingfish

Selling drugs is Terrell’s profession, he will live to the age of 46 when all the other hip hoppers cashed in.

MIkey

LOL. You forgot to mention your supermodel wife and that you haven’t eaten a carb in 6 years….

toothball

I make 4 million a day and will retire at the age of 23 when i buy the moon…

Dave

Do you have to live up to every stereotype?
Dave

What would you expect from a state who elects imbeciles like Jesse Ventura and Al Franken.

brassavola01

Lolz, you sound liek a real PUTZ…and it rhymes….

Ron

Would you like to solve?
Brett

Must be a product of the inner-city Minneanapolis School District System….
Let the Bush-hatin’, self-denyin’ blame-pushin’ crowd continue their ways, and their own self-demise…
A prophecy

Many Americans view ghetto trash as simply animals, and when people consider gangstas animals, we shortly will be treating them as animals.