Update: According to Raleigh Police Lt. David Davis, two people were injured in a shooting at Triangle Town Center mall in Raleigh, North Carolina on Friday afternoon and were transported to nearby hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Lt. Davis said the incident stemmed from an altercation between two groups that escalated after an exchange of words. This was followed by a fight during which the shooting occurred. Authorities said a firearm was recovered at the scene, while the suspects fled afterward.
Officials confirmed the victims were involved in the dispute and that no bystanders were struck. According to WRAL News, one of the victims is 17 years old.
The mall was cleared by around 6 p.m. and remained closed for the rest of the day. Police said no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
Update: At least two people were shot at Triangle Town Center mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday afternoon, according to CBS 17.
{{/usCountry}}Update: At least two people were shot at Triangle Town Center mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday afternoon, according to CBS 17.
{{/usCountry}}The outlet reported that the Raleigh Police Department confirmed a man and a woman were shot inside the shopping center. No suspect is currently in custody, officials said.
Multiple police units and emergency responders were deployed to the scene as the investigation continued. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Witnesses said the mall was placed under lockdown following the incident, though authorities have not yet provided additional details.
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Initial report: Unconfirmed reports of a shooting incident and a subsequent lockdown at Triangle Town Center Mall in Raleigh, North Carolina, have circulated on social media. Several witnesses claim they are currently locked down inside the mall, with some alleging an active shooter situation. Authorities have not confirmed these reports at this time.
Witness reports
Several witnesses and local residents took to social media to report police activity.
One person wrote on Facebook, "Active shooter at Triangle Town Center Mall."
Another added, "They are shooting in triangle mall we on lock down pray."
A third person reported, "Stay away from Triangle Mall… Whole police department and Ambulance is out there."
Another resident wrote, "Just left triangle mall. Boom shooting in mall."
Another added, "Helicopters flying over my house. Someone was just shot at triangle mall."