South Hills Village Mall shooting: Witness reports of shots fired in theatre; ‘what’s happening?'

Witness reports about an apparent shooting in South Hills Village Mall came in on Tuesday

Updated on: Dec 31, 2025, 03:31:19 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Witness reports about an apparent shooting in South Hills Village Mall came in on Tuesday. A couple of locals flagged an incident, saying there were shots fired in the mall's theatre. Authorities are yet to issue a statement. The mall has not confirmed any shooting or incident.

Reports of a shooting in South Hills Village Mall came in on Tuesday (X)

“Oool sh*t I heard it was a shooting out there at South Hills Village Mall…The car crashed out in Dormont, said it’s 4 ppl jumped out & ran…,” an Amber MadeIt Sloan posted on Facebook.

“Stay away from south hills village mall, hearing on scanner shots fire by the movie theater,” another person added.

Mt Lebanon Police issue alert

Meanwhile, Mt. Lebanon Police Department confirmed that there is some police activity on Route 19 between Scott and McFarland Road. “Please avoid the area,” the alert read, without providing any specifics.

As per scanner reports, police were chasing a least one of the suspects on foot in the Dormont area. One person was reportedly taken into custody, and three others were on the loose.

Where is South Hills Village Mall?

South Hills Village is a large indoor shopping mall located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, just south of Pittsburgh. It sits at 301 South Hills Village, Pittsburgh, PA 15241, near the intersection of Route 19 (Washington Road) and Fort Couch Road.

The mall is anchored by major retailers such as Macy’s, Target, Von Maur, Barnes & Noble and Dick’s Sporting Goods and features more than 130 specialty stores, dining options and entertainment, including a food court and nearby movie theater.

Earlier this month, reports of an active shooter came from the Trumbull Mall in Connecticut.

“The Police Department is investigating a discharge of a firearm at the Trumbull Mall, which occurred within the last hour. The mall is presently closed due to the weather, but police are on the scene checking all cars as they leave the mall,” the Town of Trumbull initially posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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