Miami Mall Closed Amidst 'Shadow Alien' Rumors

Official reports attribute the unrest to teenage vandalism, but social media posts and eyewitness accounts suggest a different narrative. Social media rumors claim that '8-10 foot tall shadow aliens' were responsible for the police response during the New Year's Day chaos.

The chaos began when teenagers ignited fireworks, causing panic among shoppers. A resident mistook the fireworks for gunshots and called the police, resulting in a large number of police cars gathering around the shopping center at around 8 p.m. There

Were allegations of aliens involved

Fueling the rumors were various online threads and social media posts claiming that teenagers were not responsible for the chaos, but rather '8-10 foot tall shadow aliens'. An amateur video posted online depicts a large 'creature' in front of the shopping center, prompting online conspiracy theorists to share their perspectives on the events of that Monday night.

People running from the Aliens at the Miami Mall pic.twitter.com/NA9jUD5oVW — neolithic.memes (@neolithicobject) January 5, 2024

The extraterrestrial claims have been debunked

There are no official reports or witness statements confirming the presence of large shadow beings, despite viral rumors and social media posts either supporting or mocking the theory. The Miami Police Department promptly debunked the extraterrestrial rumors, clarifying that the alleged alien was simply the shadow of a person running in front of the police cars[9].

Arrests have been made, and speculation continues

Four teenagers were arrested for their involvement in 'mayhem in the mall' and 'inciting panic.' Although officials have provided explanations and made arrests, online speculation about the supposed 'shadow aliens' continues, leading to a proliferation of memes and humorous posts.