The reports came via Twitter from multiple patrons who said they heard shots fired and saw people rushing to get out of the mall.
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On Aug. 13, 2016, police placed Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, on lockdown after gunshots were fired inside.
Raleigh police said they initially responded at 2:30 p.m.to reports that shots had been fired inside Crabtree Valley Mall.
The station says no suspects have been taken into custody.
Another said “pandemonium broke out” as people ran over table and chairs to get out of the mall.
Richardson said he was standing at the entrance to his store when he saw the men, who appeared to be in their early 20s, arguing.
Police responding to a shooting at a busy mall in Raleigh say they haven’t found anyone with gunshot wounds.
“We heard at least 10 shots, maybe more”.
Raleigh’s police chief says investigators are still trying to determine whether there was a shooting at a Raleigh mall where witnesses reported hearing gunfire. Other eyewitnesses said they had to run out of the mall as well.
Also, during the police news conference, police said they were unsure when anyone would be allowed back inside the mall.
Police officers went store to store to check on shoppers and employees before announcing that it was safe to leave. DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.
EMS and fire crews are setting up a staging area near the mall. “I just never imagined I would be in a situation like this”.
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Tony Rice, a contributor to WRAL.com, the broadcaster’s website, said he sheltered in place when people began screaming and running from the mall. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area.
