A viral '6-7' event at Sky Zone trampoline park in Shrewsbury, Missouri, descended into chaos on Sunday afternoon as approximately 300 children and teenagers, aged 10 to 17, engaged in multiple fights and attacked police officers.
Chaos Unfolds at Sky Zone
The Shrewsbury Police Department reported that the venue had not arranged additional security despite anticipating a large crowd. Officers arriving on scene found between 300 and 350 unaccompanied juveniles waiting in line outside. With temperatures around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, tempers quickly flared, leading to about eight fights breaking out within minutes.
The disorder spilled over into nearby businesses, including Aldi, Walmart, and My Place, where youths entered stores, caused damage, and threatened customers and staff. Most surrounding businesses were forced to close for the day.
Youths Turn on Police
Police said some youths directed their aggression toward officers, shouting obscenities, making threats, throwing rocks, and refusing to leave the area. Several were detained and later released to their parents or guardians. Notably, a 12-year-old girl was found carrying a knife; she told police she had traveled from Florissant via Uber after seeing fights on social media and wanted to be involved, bringing the weapon for protection.
The area was cleared by around 9:30 pm. No officers or other individuals reported injuries.
Sky Zone Responds
In a Facebook statement, Sky Zone Shrewsbury thanked attendees and apologized to families unable to enter due to safety capacity limits. The venue emphasized that rules requiring a parent or guardian for teens were clearly communicated and enforced. They noted that inside the park, operations ran smoothly despite the external chaos.
What Is '6-7'?
The '6-7' meme, pronounced 'six seven,' gained popularity last year on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Believed to originate from the drill rap song 'Doot Doot (6 7)' by American rapper Skrilla, the phrase carries no specific meaning and is used as an inside joke among youngsters, often to confuse adults.
