Shooting Victim Arrested in Connection with Clearwater ‘Teen Takeover’ as Police Issue 6 Warrants for Rioting

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

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.

Police issue 6 arrest warrants after ‘teen takeover’ on Clearwater Beach

A 17-year-old who was shot at the gathering in May is among those who police say “engaged in riotous behavior.”

6 arrest warrants issued in Clearwater Beach 'teen takeover' that escalated into shooting

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."

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

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 included digital evidence reviews, coordination with multiple county agencies, and multiple investigative leads. […] Beach Riot Backfire: Shot Teen Among…

5 juveniles, 1 adult charged in Clearwater 'teen takeover'

Four of the six suspects are still being sought by authorities. The incident happened on May 31.

Clearwater Police Charge Six in Clearwater Beach “Teen Takeover” Riot, Including Teen Who Was Shot

CLEARWATER — After a lengthy investigation, Clearwater Police have obtained arrest warrants for six people accused of participating in the “Teen Takeover” riot on Clearwater Beach on May 31, 2026, including the teenager who was shot during the disturbance. According to the Clearwater Police Department, detectives spent weeks reviewing digital evidence, following investigative leads, and coordinating with law enforcement agencies in multiple coun…