Multiple reports on social media of a shooting on Saturday afternoon at a shopping mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, has forced police to lockdown the area.
In an updated statement, Raleigh police have confirmed that no suspects had been arrested and no one injured with gunshot wounds had been located.
RT reports:
Officials at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh gave no reason why the building was placed on lockdown, ABC 11 reports.
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Raleigh police have confirmed the shooting and say they are working to secure the situation.
Police were called to the mall at about 2:45 p.m. They say no one is allowed in or out of the mall.
They have issued an updated statement, confirming that no suspects have been arrested and no one injured with gunshot wounds has been located.
A video posted on Twitter by an eyewitness shows panicked scenes as people rushed out of the store.
There is a large police presence at the mall and near-by roads have been closed.
People have barricaded themselves into stores while the police are seeking to evacuate shoppers and staff from the mall.
So this is happening. Shots fired in Crabtree Mall. Pauline barricaded in Sears, I’m outside. pic.twitter.com/TIodiGdqdI
— Ken Worsham (@kenworsham) August 13, 2016
We are out of the mall, Raleigh PD evacuated stores in the food court area pic.twitter.com/QxvE4QuGYb
— Tony Rice (@rtphokie) August 13, 2016
Police are clearing the area now, shoppers still safely locked in to the stores. #crabtreemall pic.twitter.com/Yi9q64tNFS
— Tony Rice (@rtphokie) August 13, 2016
THERE IS A SHOOTER IN CRABTREE VALLEY MALL. I AM CURRENTLY LOCKED INSIDE AMERICAN EAGLE. PLEASE SEND PRAYERS
— saleena wilson (@saleenur) August 13, 2016
Panic at Crabtree valley mall as crowds run for the doors. I’m locked in @thinkgeek hunkered down with my family
— Tony Rice (@rtphokie) August 13, 2016
Shooter in Crabtree valley mall. Hiding in stockroom. Prayers please.
— Corey Sanders (@BadSandMan) August 13, 2016
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