Atlanta neighborhood descends into Mad Max-style dystopia as masked teens run wild on its streets
A group of masked teens were seen rampaging through a Georgia neighborhood, leaving residents terrified.The mob of teenagers descended on The Battery Atlanta on Saturday night, in scenes similar to the dystopia displayed in Mad Max action movies. The chaos quickly resulted in a large police response after footage of the mayhem, which included teens brawling with each other, circulated online by locals in the area. According to police, the incident stemmed from a planned large-scale gathering that was announced on social media. Videos showed a massive group of teenagers, referred to by police as 'unruly subjects,' screaming, jumping, and recording the scene on their cellphones. Multiple police cars were seen pulling up with their emergency lights on as they did so. A couple of the teens were seen being arrested by authorities, according to witnesses who watched the chaos unfold. 'The scariest thing that I saw was the amount of people of [sic] masks coming here. It’s just a recipe for disaster,' local Yasmine Washington told WSB-TV. A swarm of teens gathered at The Battery Atlanta on Saturday night in what police have described as a large-scale meet-up that was planned on social media Police quickly descended on the area after mayhem broke out and disrupted locals'You don’t know what they look like. You don’t know what their intention is coming here. And I’m just like, the chaos, it could turn very ugly.' Brandon Brown, who works at the well-known shopping complex, also expressed concern over the hellish incident. 'I just hope for the future that they have a place for teens to go to more than just malls and places to roam' Brown told Fox 5 Atlanta, adding that the nightlife scene in the area is no place for unsupervised teens. Following the frightening event, the Cobb County Police Department informed the public that its officers were patrolling the area more as a precaution. 'Officers will have an increased presence in the area and will be actively monitoring activity throughout the evening,' the agency said on Facebook. 'We are working closely with our public safety and community partners to ensure a safe environment for everyone.' The department said that while public gatherings are legal, 'disruptive behavior, criminal activity, or damage to property will not be tolerated and will be addressed appropriately.' Police also urged parents to stay in contact with their children and be aware of their 'whereabouts and activities.' It is unclear exactly how many arrests were made and if anyone was injured. Details about who organized the large meet-up and what it was all for also remain unclear.The Daily Mail contacted the Cobb County Police Department for comment.
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Atlanta neighborhood descends into Mad Max-style dystopia as masked teens run wild on its streets
