Armed officers flooded into the Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina
Multiple people have been injured following a shooting at a shopping centre in the US.
The Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina saw a massive armed police response on Saturday afternoon following reports of gunfire echoing through the building.
Panicked shoppers were forced to flee as emergency services flooded the area. The Greenville Police Department confirmed that officers were on the scene dealing with the unfolding incident.
According to officials, at least two people suffering from gunshot wounds were reportedly discovered inside the mall.
Armed officers are now working alongside deputies from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in a bid to clear the building and ensure public safety.
A police spokesperson confirmed that a number of people have already been detained in connection with the incident, reports The Mirror.
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Thankfully, no further shots have been fired since the first wave of officers arrived at the scene.
The shopping hub has been placed on strict lockdown, with all access restricted to the public. The conditions of the victims have not yet been released.
Police have revealed that a preliminary investigation indicates a dispute boiled over and turned into a shooting, confirming that it was not a random attack.
The Greenville Police Department confirmed that two victims have been taken to the hospital and that several people have been detained.
Officers are working to clear the mall with help from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, Fox Carolina said.
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