KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eight juveniles and one adult were arrested Saturday night following a “large disturbance” in the parking lot outside of Independence Center Mall.
Officers were called to 18801 E. 39th St. for a disturbance during the carnival in the parking lot involving "300+ juveniles/teenagers," Independence police said.
As a result, mall security requested the shopping center be closed early for the safety of patrons and staff.
When additional disturbances were reported at the carnival, it was decided that the event would also be shut down, per IPD.
"As IPD officers were assisting in shutting down the carnival, multiple large fights broke out in the parking lot," IPD said in a news release. "A metro-wide officer assist was broadcast to help with crowd dispersal and the large fights."
A police spokesperson told KSHB 41 News that responding agencies included Independence, Kansas City, Missouri, Blue Springs, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The spokesperson said no injuries were reported and no shots were fired during the incident.
Of the nine arrested, eight were from KCMO and one was from Raytown.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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