McLEAN, Va. (AP) — A gun was fired when a struggle broke out at a northern Virginia mall on Saturday, however no accidents have been reported and there was no energetic shooter scenario, police mentioned.
Officers have been known as to Tysons Corner Center on Saturday afternoon for a report of photographs fired at the distinguished mall close to the nation’s capital, Fairfax County police tweeted. A struggle broke out and one man displayed a gun and fired, police mentioned.
Police mentioned there have been no stories of any accidents and no confirmed stories of further photographs fired.
Officers instantly started clearing the mall to ensure no suspects have been nonetheless current and likewise have been serving to those that had sheltered in place. The authorities requested individuals who have been sheltering to remain in place till officers got here to them.
News photos confirmed police close to the mall, some in helmets and camouflage gear with weapons raised as a precaution. Some individuals might be seen hugging one another after exiting the mall.
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Police mentioned the mall was subsequently closed and so they requested individuals to keep away from the realm.
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