REPORT UPDATE: Shooting at South Carolina’s Largest Mall Leaves Two Injured, 17-Year-Old Arrested
Gunfire erupted at Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, the state’s largest mall, on Saturday afternoon, and a teenager has been arrested
The incident took place around 1 p.m.
An on-duty Greenville police officer heard the gunfire and responded immediately to find two victims wounded at the scene.
Officers quickly determined the shooting was not random but stemmed from a personal argument between individuals who knew each other.
Two people suffered gunshot wounds during the exchange.
A woman who was an uninvolved bystander was shot in the foot, while a man was hit in the shoulder and neck area.
Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital and remain in stable condition.
Videos from the scene were posted to social media.
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Two people were shot and hospitalized.
Several suspects were detained as officers cleared the scene with Greenville County sheriff’s support.
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Police detained several people in the immediate aftermath, and a 17-year-old suspect who fired a weapon has been arrested.
According to a report from local station WSPA, “Detectives are working to identify more suspects involved in the shooting.”
Charges against those involved are pending, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Shooting Erupts Inside South Carolina Mall, Shoppers Flee for Safety
Panic swept through the food court of Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina, after more than a dozen gunshots were reportedly fired inside the busy shopping center.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as shoppers and employees ran for cover, with many barricading themselves inside stores while others rushed toward exits in fear for their lives.
Authorities confirmed that at least one person suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and was transported for medical treatment. The victim’s condition has not yet been officially released.
Law enforcement officers quickly responded to the scene, securing the mall and taking multiple individuals into custody as investigators worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The incident has once again raised concerns about public safety in crowded spaces, leaving many community members questioning when such acts of violence will end.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage from the scene to come forward.