Pentagon City Mall Descends Into Chaos as Brawls Erupt, Forcing Total Shutdown

Multiple fights erupted at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday night, forcing authorities to shut down the shopping center.

The Arlington County Police Department reported that officers were summoned to the scene following reports of numerous altercations within the shopping center.

The situation escalated to such a degree that authorities deemed it necessary to shut down the mall ahead of its scheduled closing time to ensure public safety.

POLICE ACTIVITY:
Police responded the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street for the report of multiple fights in the area. At the direction of ACPD, the mall is now closed. Police remain on scene. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/AtMhc21AAe

— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) March 29, 2025

During the fracas, a police officer and a mall security guard sustained minor injuries.

Three juveniles were detained in connection with the incidents, with one requiring medical attention for minor injuries.

PRELIMINARY UPDATE: Three juveniles have been detained. One of the detained juveniles reported minor injuries.

One officer and one mall security guard reported minor injuries.

Police remain on scene investigating. Mall is closed. Avoid the area.

— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) March 30, 2025

According to ARL Now:

Metro Transit Police, Virginia State Police and the Pentagon Force Protection Agency all sent personnel to the mall to help Arlington County police. Fights were reported on several levels of the mall, including the food court, before the crowds were dispersed.

By 7:30 p.m., the situation had calmed down and medics were treating a police officer, security guard and at least one suspect.

Watch via social media:

@NFTC_News: This was around 7:15 pm in the food court. Complete chaos. ‍↔️‍↔️@WTOP @ArlingtonVaPD pic.twitter.com/N03QKm0e3Y

— that person (@forkthehaters) March 29, 2025

**Multiple Incidents of Violence at Pentagon City Mall**

The Arlington Virginia Police Department (ArlingtonVaPD) is currently on scene at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall to address multiple instances of violence.

Due to the ongoing unrest, it is strongly advised that… pic.twitter.com/5o43lPSR4e

— killmoenetwork (@killmoenetwork) March 29, 2025