By The Opinion
At least 10 people were injured after an apparent argument escalated into a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday, police said. A search is underway for at least one of the shooters.
“Two groups of people argued inside the food court and began shooting at each other,” Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. said, citing security camera footage.
“Unfortunately, there were innocent people in the area who could have also been shot“he added.
Police had no information on the severity of the injuries, but indicated that no fatalities have been reported.
BREAKING: An ACTIVE SHOOTER has been reported at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
MASSIVE police response underway.
Multiple cases reported, however the particular number is calm unknown.
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The shooting does not appear to be a random act of violence, “but a very specific disagreement between two groups of people“Morse said, adding that there is no known threat to the public.
The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) also reported that they are at the scene.
“I am aware of the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana,” said Governor Jeff Landry. “I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will inform them as soon as we have more information. Please avoid the area”he added.
As an employee of the Scorching Subject store, located inside the shopping center, revealed to CNN, customers were waiting to be evacuated and receive instructions from the police. clients They started running and there were several people inside the store when the shots were heard..
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