U.S. police announced on Sunday that at least one person was killed in a shooting inside a shopping mall in Baltimore, Maryland. According to the Associated Press, authorities received a call after the shooting occurred in the food court area of the Columbia Mall around 6:10 PM local time. The Howard County Police stated that officers found the body of an individual who had been fatally shot.
The incident took place inside the mall, specifically in a bathroom near the food court. Authorities indicated that the shooting stemmed from a dispute and was not a random act of violence. The police reported that the individuals involved in the shooting fled the mall, and investigators believe the victim was targeted.
Additionally, authorities stated that there is no ongoing threat or indication of further gunfire, and the mall has been secured without any additional danger to the public, confirming that the investigation is ongoing.
