when did carnivals stop being family fun?

carla

May 12

The Exton Square Mall carnival for 2024 is over barely after it began. Ruined by gangs of marauding kids who also tried to wreak havoc at Round 1 Bowling and Arcade and the now creepy dying mall as well.

https://6abc.com/post/good-time-amusements-carnival-outside-exton-square-mall-canceled-after-unruly-crowd-assault-caught-on-video/14804519/

These kids were so bad that I am told West Whiteland PD called in an assist from other municipalities. There is also an unconfirmed report of a police officer being struck. That is horrible and UNACCEPTABLE behavior.

From last evening

Then at another carnival not so far away, a shooting. Again, teenagers.

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/16-year-old-killed-shooting-carnival-concord-mall/3856275/

What is wrong with this world? Fairs and carnivals are for fun, making happy memories and now they are becoming obsolete because of crime.

https://chester.crimewatchpa.com/westwhitelandpd/14787/post/carnival-cancellation

https://chester.crimewatchpa.com/westwhitelandpd/14787/broadcasts/exton-carnival

https://chester.crimewatchpa.com/westwhitelandpd/14787/incidents/carnival-disturbance

The Exton carnival had it's permit revoked - the carnival is canceled. If you know something, saw something, please let the police know. Also if you have photos or videos, they also would be helpful.

#seesomethingsaysomething

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/exton-square-mall-carnival-cancelled-following-assault/3856330/