The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported that chaos ensued in Lake Butler as a “pop-up” party spiraled out of control earlier Saturday.
At approximately 4:00 pm, hundreds of vehicles from the Alachua County area descended upon Lakeside Park, unleashing an unprecedented wave of people gathering. The majority of attendees were seen reportedly engaging in reckless drinking and drug use, leading to what Deputies labeled as lawlessness and public endangerment.
However, as authorities attempted to disperse the crowds of people, an unidentified assailant fired several gunshots in the direction of the crowd. Authorities resorted to deploying chemical agents to quell the growing crowd and restore order. Multiple arrests were made as officers took action against those who gathered.
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