Tinley Park Carnival Cancelled After Flash Mob Chaos.

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A "flash mob" of about 400 teenagers disrupted the Armed Forces Carnival in suburban Tinley Park, Chicago, causing chaos and forcing the event's cancellation. The teenagers responded to a call on social media to gather at the carnival and began fighting with each other, jumping on cars, and running through parking lots. A police officer was injured while trying to break up a fight, and five teenagers were issued citations for fighting in public. The carnival was canceled on Sunday after learning that another teen flash mob was being planned on social media.
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- Tinley Park carnival shut down after flash mob of 400 teens takes over CBS Chicago
- Tinley Park police cancel carnival after flash mob involving 400 teens WGN News
- Tinley Park fight breaks out during teen takeover; no shots fired despite reports of Armed Forces Carnival shooting, police say WLS-TV
- Witnesses describe 'scary' moments at Tinley Park carnival Chicago Tribune
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