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Shooting victim arrested in connection with Clearwater ‘teen takeover’ as police issue 6 warrants for rioting

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Clearwater police have obtained arrest warrants for five teens and one man accused of rioting during a massive gathering on Clearwater Beach. Investigators say the suspects were part of a disruptive social media trend that ended in gunfire.

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  1. Tampa Free Press

    Beach Riot Backfire: Shot Teen Among 6 Facing Charges In Clearwater ‘Takeover’ (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    CLEARWATER, Fla. – Six warrants have been issued following a riotous “Teen Takeover” event on Clearwater Beach on May 31, 2026, Clearwater Police Department officials announced. Clearwater Police Detectives secured arrest warrants for five juveniles and one adult following an investigation that incl…

  2. WFLA

    6 arrest warrants issued after chaotic 'teen takeover' in Clearwater that led to shooting (opens WFLA)

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    The Clearwater Police Department has issued arrest warrants for six people following a chaotic "teen takeover" in late May that resulted in a fight and shooting.

  3. WTSP Tampa

    6 arrest warrants issued in Clearwater Beach 'teen takeover' that escalated into shooting (opens WTSP Tampa)

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    Clearwater police say one of the warrants was issued for the teen who was shot after an investigation revealed he also engaged in "riotous behavior."

  4. Tampa Bay Times

    Police issue 6 arrest warrants after ‘teen takeover’ on Clearwater Beach (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    A 17-year-old who was shot in May during a “teen takeover” on Clearwater Beach was arrested on charges of rioting, the Clearwater Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon. Police secured arrest warrants for him, four other juveniles and an 18-year-old after a multiagency investigation, the de…

  5. FOX 13 Tampa

    Shooting victim arrested in connection with Clearwater ‘teen takeover’ as police issue 6 warrants for rioting (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    Clearwater police have obtained arrest warrants for five teens and one man accused of rioting during a massive gathering on Clearwater Beach. Investigators say the suspects were part of a disruptive social media trend that ended in gunfire.

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