Nine people shot in Raleigh "teen takeover" 5000 teens on the streets 7/4/26

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Violent teen takeover shines light on need for parents to be accountable, community leader says​

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 12:39AM
  • RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Community leaders are calling for more accountability and resources for teenagers following a weekend incident that police say involved thousands of teens gathering at two different locations in Raleigh.
    Barnes said he has been trying to understand what led to what he described as "complete chaos" from Brier Creek to Glenwood South. Police have said teens were behind the incidents.
    The incidents are part of what has been described as a growing trend of "teen takeovers" in cities across the country, including Tampa, Atlanta, Washington and Chicago, where gatherings are organized through social media and large groups of teens show up.
    According to police, about 8,000 teens gathered in Raleigh during the weekend events.
    Police said an innocent bystander was struck by gunfire during the Brier Creek incident. Barnes said he believes there is a lack of parental accountability.

    "I think that we gotten away from disciplining Our kids, you know, it's a way you do it. And I feel that a lot of parents of younger children are afraid to do that," he said.


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    Violent teen takeover shines light on need for parents to be accountable, community leader says

    "It was very, very disturbing."
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Folks it is hard to imagine this number (8000 ) teens causing chaos in one night. How does anyone in their right mind ... Of any race .. want to enter an area where this could erupt. The police say we need a curfew ... How does one control this number even if one is in place. I have family near Raleigh would you feel comfortable just flying into that area at night. ... It is a bit disturbing to me .
Now if one takes this to another level ... If a SHTF event happens This group has has a lot of training in my mind. ... On how the reaction would be
No one could guarantee your safety ... I realize this is not an organized crowd. ... Just yet. Enter a worl event and one needs to be a long way from the cities .
 
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I remember a time in our country when there wasn't a supposed need to use codewords.
And why is it that codewords only go one way?


FWIW -

teen
/tēn/
A teen is an informal term for a teenager, defined numerically as a person between the ages of 13 and 19. Derived from the suffix "-teen" (meaning "ten"), it identifies the years ending in "teen" and represents the transitional phase between childhood and adulthood.

thug
/THəɡ/
A thug is a violent, aggressive, or lawless person—often a criminal, ruffian, or bully. The term denotes someone who commits acts of violence or intimidation, frequently for personal gain or on behalf of others
 
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This not really hard to take care of. Pay your staff or pay informants to keep the dept abreast of "takeovers", its literally public inforamtion. The city of Raleigh like most bigger cities owns at least one LRAD. Roll in with your force in riot gear before the time of the event, break out the bearcats and MRAPS you got for free, lots of lights, lots of HD cameras. Block streets in 2 directions but giving 2 to disperse in the safest direction. Give a PA order to disperse, then blast them with the LRAD. If that fails to work start popping 40mm CS into the crowd.
 
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Cavalry said:
This not really hard to take care of. Pay your staff or pay informants to keep the dept abreast of "takeovers", its literally public inforamtion. The city of Raleigh like most bigger cities owns at least one LRAD. Roll in with your force in riot gear before the time of the event, break out the bearcats and MRAPS you got for free, lots of lights, lots of HD cameras. Block streets in 2 directions but giving 2 to disperse in the safest direction. Give a PA order to disperse, then blast them with the LRAD. If that fails to work start popping 40mm CS into the crowd.
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The correct explanation is not that they can't manage illegal street takeovers, they lack the will to manage street takeovers.
 
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Must be all the legal gun owners doing this. Oh wait teenagers can’t generally posses pistols outside the home.
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It's not even the guns. Sure that's a part of it.

It's just the general completely lawless mob mentality behavior that they exhibit with zero fear of accountability or repercussions. Their actions are a threat to everyone near them minding their own business just going about life.

And then, throw guns and frickin spears into it.... And it's just a caldron of violence and unruly behavior that is a serious problem that needs to be completely crushed.
 
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I read an article today that covered the aspect of. Shopping malls, public parks, amusement parks, lower-priced cruise lines, and commercial airlines are all dealing with a common problem. It's the same problem, including the same kind of people.

There was nothing racist about the article; it was very factual. The truth was being told.


Scott Adams was correct. IMO
 
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