A carnival celebration at Weymouth High School turned chaotic on Friday night when festivities spun out of control, leading police to respond to the scene. In the aftermath of the disruption, two individuals face charges: an adult who has been arrested and released on bail, and a juvenile whose identity remains protected due to age, as reported by NBC Boston.

During the event, which Fiesta Shows has been organizing, witnesses claimed that a large fight broke out, quickly escalating to a panic-stricken stampede by attendees trying to flee the mayhem. The situation grew to quickly demand, to encompass a robust police presence, including around a dozen cruisers, a fire truck, and an ambulance at the Weymouth Spring Carnival. Fiesta Shows has since expressed regret over the incident, stating the importance of guest safety and lamenting the impact on Weymouth's families.

However, Fiesta Shows refuted any speculation of a shooting as the cause of the police call-out. "There was no shooting on school grounds but police were called due to 'crowd control issues,'" Fiesta Shows conveyed to Boston 25 News. The carnival organizers further affirmed their commitment to providing a secure environment, underscoring their normal practice of maintaining a significant security presence including police and fire services.

The incident has spurred a sense of alarm and disappointment within the community, emphasized by one carnival worker's minimized description of the events: "It was just a little scuffle with a few people, some kids got a little over excited and had a little battle out there and the crowd seen it and just started running back and forth," they recounted to NBC Boston. In light of the disturbance, the remainder of the event was cancelled, as authorities and the organizers worked to peacefully deescalate the situation and ensure the safety of all involved.