An altercation at Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland led to a shot being fired, prompting fears of a possible shooting incident.
According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, the incident occurred in the vestibule area near Burlington Coat Factory, but there is currently no active threat inside the mall.
Several persons of interest are in police custody, and a PIO is en route to the scene.
Patrons had to evacuate the mall while others remained sheltered in place, with some claiming to have seen a man with a gun trying to shoot up the mall.
However, the police have not officially commented on the matter, and it is unclear if there are any injuries or a suspect in the incident.