Are "flash mobs" and "flash gangs" the new trend in Social Media generated violence?

[MarathonMike]

These flash mobs/gangs are becoming more frequent and more violent. Is there a way to monitor for a flash mob formation on Social Media? Is this something that ought to be done? I think so, to me it could give law enforcement a few minutes at least heads up that something was brewing.

Tinley Park Mayor Releases New Statement After Hundreds of Teens 'Flash Mob' Carnival in Chaotic Scene Caught on Cam

After five people were cited and a police officer was injured when a “flash mob” of more than 400 teens disrupted a weekend carnival in Tinley Park, the suburb’s mayor has issued a statement, acknowledging he was “deeply saddened” by the incident.

www.nbcchicago.com

 

[Esdraelon]

Remember the American Express slogan that said "don't leave home without it"? I substituted a 9mm for the card several years ago...

 

[MarathonMike]

Remember the American Express slogan that said "don't leave home without it"? I substituted a 9mm for the card several years ago...

I've never considered getting a concealed carry permit, but the way things are going.....

 

[Dadoalex]

These flash mobs/gangs are becoming more frequent and more violent. Is there a way to monitor for a flash mob formation on Social Media? Is this something that ought to be done? I think so, to me it could give law enforcement a few minutes at least heads up that something was brewing.

Tinley Park Mayor Releases New Statement After Hundreds of Teens 'Flash Mob' Carnival in Chaotic Scene Caught on Cam

After five people were cited and a police officer was injured when a “flash mob” of more than 400 teens disrupted a weekend carnival in Tinley Park, the suburb’s mayor has issued a statement, acknowledging he was “deeply saddened” by the incident.

www.nbcchicago.com

Yeah...in 2015.

 

[excalibur]

'Wilding' returns.

 

[Moonglow]

These flash mobs/gangs are becoming more frequent and more violent. Is there a way to monitor for a flash mob formation on Social Media? Is this something that ought to be done? I think so, to me it could give law enforcement a few minutes at least heads up that something was brewing.

Tinley Park Mayor Releases New Statement After Hundreds of Teens 'Flash Mob' Carnival in Chaotic Scene Caught on Cam

After five people were cited and a police officer was injured when a “flash mob” of more than 400 teens disrupted a weekend carnival in Tinley Park, the suburb’s mayor has issued a statement, acknowledging he was “deeply saddened” by the incident.

www.nbcchicago.com

Nothing new about them.

 

[MarathonMike]

Yeah...in 2015.

In 2023 flash mobs and gangs of teens have on several occasions massed quickly and caused chaos and violence. I have no idea what "Yeah...in 2015" means.

 

[MarathonMike]

Nothing new about them.

I don't care if they assemble in a mall and do a rendition of Thriller. I do care when then assemble and attack people, riot and loot.

 

[Dadoalex]

In 2023 flash mobs and gangs of teens have on several occasions massed quickly and caused chaos and violence. I have no idea what "Yeah...in 2015" means.

You asked if it was a new phenomena. In 2015 it was. Actually goes back much further.

History about Flash mob

 

[odanny]

It's been around for a little while, but the people organizing and participating are growing larger, as these groups grow in size. Yes, FB is going to have to tell users that if you are suspected of taking place in these, the police will get a warrant and we will turn over your conversations. Chicago has a real problem with these large groups.

 

[BS Filter]

They're mostly jigaboo spawn.