Chaos erupted in a Petaluma parking lot on Halloween night as a large brawl broke out involving around 20 individuals, according to police reports. The Petaluma Police Department responded to emergency calls at about 10:42 PM, reporting the incident at 80 E. Washington Street, the location of River Plaza. During the altercation, a juvenile was seriously injured and required hospitalization but is expected to make a full recovery.

The department has provided channels for the public to submit tips, urging anyone who might have seen the incident or has details that could lead to a deeper understanding or identification of those involved to contact Detective A. Hansen via email at [email protected] or to use the designated tip email at [email protected].

Inquiries from the media are being directed to Sergeant Ryan McGreevy, who can be reached through email at [email protected] or by telephone at 707-778-4415 for additional information on case number 24-4261.