The Monroeville Mall brawl on Friday evening has forced it to close early.

Monroeville Police Chief K. Douglas Cole said that large groups of teens started to gather around 5 p.m., then increasing in number to as many as 1,000, according to mall security officers.

Employees said stores closed early after fights were reported around 8 p.m.

At least two people were brought to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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