In an alarming turn of events, a large brawl involving minors broke out at the Regal Stockton City Centre theater near downtown Stockton Sunday evening. Stockton Police Department spokesperson David Scott confirmed that the incident was reported at 7:40 p.m., with callers alleging that at least two individuals were pepper-sprayed during the altercation.
While police could not confirm the exact number of participants involved, various reports cited the presence of a "large crowd" of juveniles, with one estimate reaching around 100 individuals. Amid the chaos, a 12-year-old girl sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. She is expected to recover.
Local authorities and theater security staff worked together to separate and de-escalate some of the altercations, although the origins of the brawl remain unknown. No visible damage to businesses near the plaza was reported on Monday morning.
It's worth noting that the Stockton incident occurred on the same day as another significant fight involving hundreds of teens at Bay Street Mall in Emeryville. In the Emeryville brawl, at least one individual was stabbed, and gunfire was reported. However, authorities have not yet confirmed if the two incidents are related.
The incidents raise questions about public safety and the readiness of local establishments to handle situations of this magnitude. As investigators work to understand the cause and connections between the incidents, community members await answers with bated breath.
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