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.
Police confirmed that a suspect was seen running from the mall in the direction of a nearby woodline, the TV station reported. The mall was locked down as police evacuated the property, the TV station said.
It’s unclear whether any arrests have been made.
Family members of shoppers and employees who are coming to mall looking for loved ones should go to the parking lot of Luck Samurai at 116 North New Hope Road, police said in a tweet at 1:14 p.m.
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