Minneapolis police make "numerous" arrests after fireworks chaos in Dinkytown

MINNEAPOLIS — Several people were arrested in Dinkytown Thursday evening during a chaotic scene in which people shot off fireworks in the streets.

Video at the scene captured the mess that happened, as young people shot off fireworks towards others, towards the streets and towards cars.

Minneapolis police say there were "numerous" arrests. SWAT was on scene assisting as well.

"I was on the sixth floor, so it's kind of concerning to have fireworks come up that high," said Ben Lefebvre, who watched the chaos unfold from an apartment window. "We had one come a little too close to comfort from the window. And again those mortars sort of shook the building — they're big. They're kind of like grenades."

It was a scene similar to last July, when 16 people were arrested for shooting fireworks at people, and even at police cars at Bde Maka Ska.

Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there would be a heavier police presence , and said if anyone threatens the safety or property of others, officers would act.

Minneapolis police say they'll provide an update to the investigation at 2 p.m. on Friday.

You can watch Minneapolis police's press conference live in the player above, on Pluto TV, or on CBS News Minnesota.