street takeover
Coverage of street takeover in the Nexus archive.
- MDSO: Deputies seek 2 drivers who struck multiple pedestrians during illegal street takeover
Deputies are investigating two drivers who struck multiple pedestrians during an illegal street takeover in Miami-Dade. A black sedan hit two females before fleeing, and a gold Ford Expedition later struck a man attempting to aid victims and another female before escaping. Neither driver stopped to provide assistance.
- Deputy hurt after suspect launches ‘live firework’ at him during street takeover near Miami Lakes
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured by a 'live firework' launched at him during a street takeover near Miami Lakes. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near Northwest 77th Court and 169th Street, with two suspects fleeing in unknown vehicles after one attacked the deputy.
- Triple shooting sees one shot dead and two injured at California street takeover
A triple shooting during a street takeover in Carson, California, early Sunday morning resulted in one man being killed and two others injured.
- 1 killed, 2 injured in triple shooting during Carson street takeover
One man was killed and two other people were injured in a triple shooting during a street takeover in Carson early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
- 3 shot, including 1 fatally, at street takeover in Carson
Three people were shot during a street takeover in Carson overnight, resulting in one fatality. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday near Charles Willard Street and Harmon Avenue.
- Astonishing move from LAPD as no arrests made following wild street takeover that crippled city’s emergency response
A street takeover in Baldwin Hills blocked an ambulance and caused traffic congestion, but the LAPD failed to make any arrests. The incident crippled the city's emergency response.
- Driver caught with gun, drugs on way to street takeover in Huntersville
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Huntersville after police stopped his Jeep for running a red light and discovered a concealed rifle and marijuana during a search. The driver, Ali Amadou Diop, was en route to a planned street takeover event, prompting collaboration between Huntersville and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departments to disperse over 300 vehicles from the location. Diop faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession, and driving with a revoked license.
- Video captures gasoline, flames and chaos during illegal street takeover
A street takeover in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday evening resulted in fiery chaos with individuals using what appeared to be a flamethrower and gasoline to create flames at an intersection. Isaiah Duncan-Simmons, 19, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and careless damage of property by fire. No injuries were reported, though Norfolk Police are seeking video evidence from the public.
- Car explodes during alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side as city battles wave of incidents
A car exploded during an alleged street takeover on Chicago's South Side, with no arrests made. The incident occurred amid a wave of similar events, as Mayor Brandon Johnson warned of a potential 'teen trend' in Hyde Park. Previous takeovers involved large crowds, property damage, and arrests.
- NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens
The NYPD is investigating a large-scale drag racing street takeover in Queens involving over 100 vehicles. The incident occurred near Eliot Avenue and 69th Street, where police attempted to disperse the crowd, leading to damage to an NYPD vehicle and a summons for reckless driving. No injuries were reported.