6 days ago
Shooter is arrested after opening fire at busy Massachusetts mall
A shooter opened fire at a busy mall in Massachusetts on Friday afternoon.
The suspect, who started raining bullets near the entrance of Holyoke Mall just after 4.30pm, was apprehended by police who rushed to the scene.
There were no injures, but the busy mall was evacuated during the ordeal.
Frantic shoppers were seen running for their lives towards the exits while fire alarms rang out in the building, according to witnesses.
Police are currently at the scene as they continue to investigate.
Joshua A. Garcia, Mayor at Holyoke City Hall, said: 'At approximately 4:40pm. Holyoke Police Officers responded to the mall for a report of shots fired near the entrance to Round One. A suspect is in custody.
'There is no ongoing threat, no innocent bystander injuries or death. The mall has been temporarily evacuated. This is an ongoing investigation and further information will be released when it is available.'
The mall is the third-largest in New England and features 135 stores, a large food court, and several restaurants spread out over 1.6 million square feet.
