Social media meetups that turn violent represent a big challenge for police on LI and NYC, law enforcement experts say

Apr 21, 2026 - 19:58
Social media meetups that turn violent represent a big challenge for police on LI and NYC, law enforcement experts say
The latest example of a shooting that killed a 15-year-old at Eisenhower Park last week comes amid a wave of social media-inspired gatherings in recent years on Long Island that quickly transformed from mundane to chaotic.