What happened at Sunvalley mall in Concord? Reports of active shooter, shooting spark panic

Panic erupted at Sunvalley Mall in Concord after reports of a possible shooter, though police have not confirmed an active shooter or shots fired.

Updated on: Dec 22, 2025, 02:24:24 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Reports of a shooter at Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord, California caused panic on Sunday afternoon amid the peak Christmas shopping season.

As of now, it is unclear if it is an active shooter situation or shots were fired. Concord City Police has not confirmed a shooting or an active shooter situation. However, locals reported a heavy police presence at the mall.

Visitors at the mall are reporting that talks of an active shooter situation spread at the mall causing a panic rush. People inside rushed out of the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord while some took shelter inside.

A lot of people shared leaving the mall in a rush amid the unconfirmed reports of a shooting there. Some reports claim that it was a fight in which one individual had a gun. It is unclear if the person threatened to fire.

"My kids were there and also ran and made it to their car and left the area thank God they are heading home," a user named Issac Castrillo wrote on Facebook.

"No specific info. A group of us sheltered in place in an area in Macy's, but after a short time Macys employees let us know that there were people and other employees who were not sheltering. We left where we were and left the mall," shared Mike Brent, a visitor at the mall, on Facebook.

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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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