Arundel Mills: Shooting fears sparked amid reports of man with gun at Maryland mall; first details
Hindustan Times • • business
Key Points:
- An altercation occurred near Burlington Coat Factory inside Arundel Mills Mall, Maryland, during which a shot was fired, according to Anne Arundel County Police Department; several persons of interest are in custody and there is no active threat currently inside the mall.
- Initial reports and social media posts described a man with a gun and an active shooter situation, causing panic, evacuations, and lockdowns within the mall.
- Emergency services responded to the scene, including the fire department for a reported assault victim, though the victim has not been located.
- The police investigation is ongoing, with a public information officer en route and a media staging area to be established for further updates.
- Witnesses reported heavy police presence, helicopter activity, and traffic gridlock around the mall, urging the public to avoid the area.
