A violent street takeover unfolded in **New York City** over the weekend, culminating in a car being torched and a couple left battered in what officials have described as a **’planned attack’** on a residential neighborhood. The incident took place around **12:30 a.m.** on **South Drive and 141st Street in Queens**, when a large group of drivers descended on the area, reportedly engaging in **wild stunts** and causing chaos. Security guard **Larry Rusch**, who lives nearby, heard the commotion and responded, only to be met by a mob of approximately **40 vehicles** speeding through the residential street. As Rusch attempted to block the drivers, the group retaliated by **setting a car on fire**, igniting further violence.
Local resident **Blake Ferrer** was also injured while trying to protect his property from the group of drivers. In a video shared by **City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino**, who represents the area, the incident is shown in full as the group of drivers engages in **speeding over lawns** and **donuts in the street**, escalating the chaos further. Meanwhile, **experts have raised concerns** about the **increasing prevalence of organized crime rings** in the area, with some suggesting that these incidents are being orchestrated by groups that use children to **steal cars** for **wild stunts**. However, the **NYPD** claims that the response time was delayed due to the large number of **priority calls** in the area, including **assaults**, and **vehicle collisions**. As a result, the department has pledged to **increase patrols** in the area, but **Councilwoman Paladino has criticized** the lack of **accountability** and the **inadequate response** to such incidents, calling them **’planned attacks’**.