Huntersville

Police in Huntersville, North Carolina are responding after hundreds of teenagers reportedly overran a local church, vandalizing the property and firing shots during what is being described as a takeover-style gathering. Pastor David Chadwick said the group 'lost their minds,' and authorities are reviewing footage and witness accounts to identify those responsible.

Church leaders in Huntersville, North Carolina are publicly addressing repeated incidents in which groups of teenagers have taken over their church property, according to WBTV. The leaders are speaking out about the disruptions and the impact on their congregation, raising questions about safety, security and how the community should respond to the ongoing gatherings.

Hundreds of people took over the grounds of a church in Huntersville, North Carolina, with video capturing some firing off guns, WSOC-TV reports. Residents quoted under the phrase 'we deserve better' are voicing frustration over the incident, which has raised concerns about safety around the congregation and pressure on local authorities to respond and restore order.