Overview

• A brawl involving over 300 youths erupted at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, on May 17, reportedly organized through TikTok posts.
• Seven juveniles were arrested, with charges including aggravated assault on an officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
• No weapons were found, and no injuries to juveniles were reported, though one police officer sustained a fractured ankle during the response.
• The arrested minors were not from Edison, and they have since been released to their parents as investigations continue.
• Authorities and mall management are reviewing security protocols in light of the incident, which highlights the challenges of managing social media-coordinated gatherings.