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The Columbus Division of Police said they have cleared Polaris Fashion Place after shots were fired inside the mall Monday afternoon, according to our news partner, WBNS-TV in Columbus.
Columbus police officers and deputies with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office were called to the mall shortly after 3 p.m.
Sergeant James Fuqua said the incident happened inside the mall on the first level, WBNS-TV reports.
Fuqua also said two groups of younger people got into a confrontation which resulted in at least one person firing shots. WBNS-TV also reports that one witness said they heard three shots fired.
3RD UPDATE-POLARIS MALL SHOOTING INVESTIGATION - 6:20pm:
— Columbus Ohio Police (@ColumbusPolice) March 15, 2021
Columbus Police has cleared the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
It’s unknown at this point if @PolarisFashion will reopen tonight.
Individuals/employees needing access to the mall can see security at this entrance. pic.twitter.com/K4wwp4KNhZ
No injuries have been reported.
Police said on social media at 6:20 p.m. that the mall has been cleared but it is unknown if the mall will reopen Monday night.
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