CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three people were injured during a shooting that took place the food court of Eastridge Mall in Gastonia Friday afternoon, police said.
At 1 p.m., Gastonia police wrote on Twitter there was “no active threat” ongoing. Police said the shooting was reported around 12:10 p.m., and lockdown procedures were followed as well as the mall being cleared of all people inside.
The three victims were taken to a hospital and are expected to recover from their injuries, Gaston Emergency Medical Services told the WSOC.
