News Summary
The Greenville Police Department has announced a curfew for minors in downtown Greenville due to rising violence, particularly at Haywood Mall. The curfew applies to individuals under 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Recent incidents, including fights and a teen discharging a firearm, have raised safety concerns. In response, the mall is increasing security measures and collaborating with law enforcement to ensure a safe shopping environment. The curfew aims to address the uptick in juvenile crime and restore community safety.
Greenville – The Greenville Police Department has announced an ongoing downtown curfew for minors as violence in the area, particularly at Haywood Mall, continues to rise. This curfew applies to all individuals under the age of 18 unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, with specific curfew hours established but not detailed in the report.
Recent violence at Haywood Mall, one of South Carolina’s largest shopping centers, has raised safety concerns among shoppers and community members. Over the course of a month, three fights have occurred at the mall, the most alarming of which involved a teenager discharging a firearm in the mall’s parking lot. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported from this incident.
These events have prompted some customers to call for additional security measures, including requiring adult supervision for minors, implementing stricter curfew regulations, or even banning unaccompanied minors from the premises. In response to these concerns, Haywood Mall issued a statement labeling the incidents as “isolated” and reaffirming their commitment to shopper safety.
In light of the recent incidents, the mall has increased its security measures, although specific details regarding those measures have not been disclosed. On June 4, a particularly troubling altercation involved a group of teenagers attacking a mall employee, during which gunfire erupted. Initial reports of loud bangs caused panic among shoppers; however, these were later determined to be caused by chairs being thrown, not gunfire.
A total of 450 emergency calls related to Haywood Mall have been recorded in 2025, highlighting a variety of issues that the police have had to respond to in the area. Police patrols are regularly conducted around the mall, but the security within the mall itself is managed by its staff as it is classified as private property.
The increase in juvenile crimes in Greenville mirrors trends seen in other counties across South Carolina, such as Richland and Florence, where similar measures have been implemented to hold parents accountable for juvenile offenses and enforce curfews for minors in shopping centers.
The series of recent incidents at Haywood Mall is considered unusual by law enforcement, which has resulted in heightened vigilance and administrative measures to address safety concerns. The mall management has confirmed its commitment to collaborating with law enforcement and the city officials to ensure that a safe shopping environment is maintained for all patrons.
The ongoing curfew for minors is one of the proactive steps taken by the Greenville Police Department in response to the uptick in violence, aiming to enhance public safety and restore a sense of security within the community. As incidents of violence become trending issues, the role of local law enforcement and community cooperation will be critical in addressing the underlying factors contributing to juvenile crime.
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