Chaos erupted at Stonebriar Center this past weekend as a scuffle involving juveniles at the Frisco shopping mall drew a swift response from local law enforcement, sources say. Reports initially came in about potential gunshots, causing alarm among shoppers and a sizable police deployment. However, according to the NBC DFW, the Frisco Police Department clarified that the sounds were not gunfire, but the noise stemmed from the juvenile altercation.
Officers converged on the scene at the 2600 block of Preston Road on Saturday afternoon to investigate after being alerted to the incident. The Frisco Police told WFAA, “There was a disturbance at the Stonebriar Mall earlier tonight, this was a fight involving juveniles and it had a large audience.” Despite the large crowd that had gathered, law enforcement confirmed that there was no real threat to the public and, that the mall remained open following the fray.
While the incident was quickly brought under control, the initial panic had a palpable effect. A WFAA staff member present at the Boot Barn store during the chaos detailed being hurried to the back of the store amidst the uncertainty. In the aftermath, the mall's management team reinforced the police's findings, stating to WFAA that no weapons were located and that the individuals responsible for starting the confrontation were apprehended. As the situation settled, it was evident that no injuries had been reported and no arrests were made.
This disturbance joins a list of similar incidents involving teens at public venues, raising questions about the security measures in place to prevent such eruptions of violence. On that account, the full details of the altercation at Stonebriar Center are still being gathered, as the authorities continue their investigation into the events that led to the brawl. The story is still unfolding, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
