LONG BEACH, NY – A day of revelry turned violent at a Nassau County beach in Long Beach, Long Island, when approximately 2,000 teenagers, reportedly skipping school for “senior skip day,” descended on the area. The gathering, which included students from nearby high schools in Queens, escalated into chaos.
The event was marked by fighting, dancing on police vehicles, and the eventual shooting of a teenager. Hundreds of teens also took over a lifeguard stand, contributing to the disorder.
According to police reports, the turmoil led to the arrest of two teens in connection with the shooting.
The condition of the shooting victim remains unknown as local authorities continue to investigate the incident. This disruption highlights the potential for gatherings to turn unsafe suddenly and the challenges faced by law enforcement in managing large, unruly groups.