Century City shooting reports: Mall on lockdown amid reports of active shooters in LA

Century City Mall in Los Angeles was locked down after reports of two armed suspects. Police responded.

Updated on: Oct 23, 2025, 01:21:48 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The Century City Mall in Los Angeles' Century City was reportedly placed on lockdown on Thursday amid reports of active shooters.

Reports said that the lockdown was sparked by reports of two armed individuals at the mall. A police response is reportedly underway.

As of now, there is no confirmation from the police in Century City, California if shots were fired.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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