21 Teens Arrested, 5 Cops Sprayed In St. Paul Brawl

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A brawl in St. Paul this week led to the arrest of 21 teenagers and 5 officers injured.

The incident happened just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Greenbrier Street.

Police said more than 50 teens had gathered in the roadway to watch a fight. When officers arrived, many of the teens fled the scene.

At least five officers were hit with what was later determined to be bear pepper spray.

Twenty-one teens were taken into custody and face possible charges of third-degree riot and fleeing police.