Hundreds of Teens ‘Mob’ Burger King in Chaotic Video

A Colorado shopping center descended into chaos Sunday afternoon when an estimated 500 teenagers flooded the property, stormed businesses, fought, damaged merchandise and forced dozens of police officers to respond.

The massive gathering unfolded around 1:30 p.m. at the Hoffman Heights Shopping Center in Aurora, where police said most of those involved were between 14 and 17 years old.

Authorities said the teens had initially gathered for an unpermitted sporting event before the crowd moved toward the nearby shopping plaza, home to a King Soopers supermarket, Burger King and other businesses.

What happened next quickly spiraled out of control.

More than 70 Aurora Police Department officers were called to disperse what authorities described as an “unlawful assembly.” But instead of simply leaving the area, groups of teens poured into nearby businesses.

Videos circulating on social media showed a huge crowd packed shoulder-to-shoulder inside a Burger King.

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Some climbed onto tables, danced and loudly sang Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” while employees appeared overwhelmed by the scene.

One table reportedly collapsed beneath the teens as they jumped on it, sending one person crashing to the floor before the crowd continued singing.

Other videos appeared to show fights breaking out as the gathering became increasingly unruly.

Across the parking lot, another group reportedly entered King Soopers, where police said teens ran through the aisles, threw merchandise around, damaged property and stole items.

One teen was filmed carrying away a table while reportedly joking that he “got it for my mom.”

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain made clear that authorities viewed the incident as far more serious than teenagers simply hanging out.

“This crossed the line from a gathering of young people into a police matter because of the behavior and criminal conduct of some of those involved,” Chamberlain said.

“We will not tolerate groups taking over roadways, disrupting businesses, damaging property or stealing under the belief that being part of a large crowd provides anonymity. It does not.”

Despite the massive police response and reports of theft and vandalism, no arrests were immediately made.

Authorities have also not disclosed the total value of merchandise stolen or property damaged.

Police said investigators are now reviewing videos and other available evidence in an effort to identify those responsible for criminal behavior.

Chamberlain also delivered a pointed message to parents and guardians, saying police should not be forced to divert enormous resources toward chaos that could have been prevented.

“We also need parents and guardians to understand the role they play,” Chamberlain said. “Know where your children are, who they are with and what they are being invited to through social media.”

“When hundreds of young people suddenly gather and behavior begins to escalate, the consequences can become serious very quickly,” he continued.

“Police officers should not have to be pulled away from other community emergencies to manage behavior that could have been prevented.”

The massive gathering appears to have been connected to an event promoted by social media content creator Grady Ferrick, who has more than 360,000 followers on Instagram.

Ferrick posted photographs showing himself surrounded by young people in the shopping center parking lot, including images of him standing on top of a U-Haul truck and riding aboard a purple school bus.

The 22-year-old, originally from Western New York, describes himself online as a professional content creator specializing in photography and video.

His LinkedIn profile says he attended Houghton University from 2022 to 2026 and studied photography and film.

Ferrick also appeared on Houghton’s men’s basketball roster as a freshman during the 2022-23 season.

The event was reportedly being used in part to promote a vitamin brand.

Police have not said Ferrick committed any crime or indicated that he has been charged in connection with the mayhem.

For Aurora residents and business owners, however, the disturbing images raised a larger question: How could hundreds of teenagers overwhelm businesses in broad daylight, require more than 70 officers to respond and still leave the scene without a single immediate arrest?

Investigators are now trying to answer at least part of that question by identifying those caught on camera stealing, fighting or destroying property.