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What happened at Annapolis Mall? Cops provide update after shooter scare
Authorities warned Annapolis Mall patrons that there would be a heightened police presence after there were reports of a shooter at the Maryland location.
There were fears of a shooter being present at Annapolis Mall in Maryland on November 28. The mall is located at 2002 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis.
Now, the Anne Arundel County Police Department has provided an update on the incident. “Within the last hour, officers responded for a disturbance with a report of a possible shot being fired at the Annapolis Mall,” they wrote on Facebook. The authorities added “During their investigation, officers determined that there were no shots fired. Credible information, along with witness accounts suggests there was an altercation between two known parties who left the mall when officers arrived. Mall patrons should expect an increased police presence until officers conclude their investigation.”
One person on Facebook said their daughter had called them to inform about a ‘shooter in the mall’. “My daughter just called from Annapolis Mall. Apparently there's a shooter in the mall??? Does anyone know anything???,” they remarked.
People claiming to be witnesses said there were police cars at the scene, and many noted that the mall was locked down. On X too a person stated that the entire mall was locked down. The person who claimed to have gotten the information from her daughter, added, “she's working so she's locked down in the back office. The gates are closed and all the doors are locked. They're being told to shelter in place until they get word from security.”
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One person on X claimed that the shooting had taken place in or near Macy's in Annapolis Mall. A further update claimed that a fight had broken out due to a new shoe drop and one person did show a gun but didn't fire it. However, on seeing the gun there was reportedly panic and people began to run and say shooter, prompting the response, the person claimed. They added that the mall had returned to normal operations.
“I'm hearing it was a fight that broke out in front of DTLR because of a new shoe drop. Someone showed a gun but but did not fire it but when he did show the gun everybody started panicking and running saying shooter,” the Annapolis resident wrote on Facebook.
There has been no confirmation from the Annapolis Police Department about the incident yet.
Reactions to reports of Annapolis mall shooting
One person claimed there were people ‘outside and on the roof’ amid reports of a shooting there. “Omg I hope everything is ok!!,” one person exclaimed. Another added, “What?! Praying!.”
A person claimed they were pulling into the mall when they saw police cars and a man sobbing. “I was pulling in, saw the police cars, a man sobbing and people comforting him, ambulance and fire trucks pulling in as well,” they wrote.
