Hundreds of Texas Teens Trash $4.8M Mansion Rented on Airbnb for Party

Brawls, gunshots send crowd scrambling as property owner claims teens destroyed furniture and appliances

Mar. 25, 2026 at 10:56am

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Roughly 800 teenagers took over a $4.8 million Texas mansion rented on Airbnb, sparking brawls and gunshots that turned the quiet getaway into a chaotic, pop-up frenzy. The property owner claimed the teens destroyed furniture and appliances inside the home, moving everything into the garage to make a large, makeshift dance floor. Police responded to reports of shots fired and a brawl, but no injuries were reported.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks and dangers associated with large, unsupervised gatherings organized through social media, especially when they involve underage individuals and potential substance abuse. It raises questions about rental property policies, social media's role in amplifying these events, and the need for better oversight to prevent such destructive parties.

The details

According to police, the teens booked the multi-million dollar home under the guise of a small gathering before advertising the party across social media. Videos from inside the home showed a packed gathering reminiscent of a nightclub rather than a 5,000 square foot, 4-bedroom single-family unit. When officers arrived, a brawl broke out and multiple gunshots were fired, scattering the crowd. No injuries were reported, but police said they received reports of 10 armed men at the front gates threatening to kill someone.

  • On March 21, 2026, hundreds of teens took over the $4.8 million mansion in Celina, Texas.
  • Police responded to reports of brawls and gunshots at the party on the same night.

The players

Kishore Karlapudi

The owner of the $4.8 million Texas mansion that was rented and trashed by hundreds of teens.

John Cullison

The Celina Police Chief who condemned the massive gathering and social media campaign as unsafe and irresponsible.

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What they’re saying

“Somebody booked it, saying they needed the property for a party of seven people.”

— Kishore Karlapudi, Property Owner

“We were totally shocked, and they damaged the property, you know. They took all the furniture out from the living space, and they put it in the garage.”

— Kishore Karlapudi, Property Owner

“Scenes like these highlight the very real risks and dangers associated with large, unsupervised gatherings, especially when fueled through social media and potentially involving underage alcohol or substance abuse.”

— John Cullison, Celina Police Chief

What’s next

The Celina Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and determine if any further charges or arrests will be made.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of large, unsupervised social media-driven gatherings, and the need for better oversight and policies to prevent such destructive parties from occurring in the future.