Chaos erupted at North Park Mall on Friday night after gunfire broke out inside the food court, sending crowds of shoppers sprinting for the exits as law enforcement rushed to the scene.
Witnesses described a terrifying scene as shots rang out just after nightfall. Video from inside the mall showed people abandoning tables, ducking for cover, and then running in all directions as the sound of gunfire echoed through the food court.
“Everyone just started running,” one shopper said. “ People were screaming and pushing to get outside. It was absolute panic.”
NorthPark Mall Shooting: Gunfire, Lockdown at North Park Center, Dallas
NorthPark Mall Shooting: Gunfire, Lockdown at North Park Center, Dallas
Multiple Dallas PD officers have responded to North Park Mall for reports of a loud gunshot-type noise heard in the food court, causing a panic. No reports of injuries. Officers report it might have been dry ice placed in a water bottle causing the loud bang.
Multiple law enforcement agencies—including city police, county deputies, and EMS units—responded to the mall. Officers quickly began securing the interior while evacuations continued store by store.
Authorities issued an urgent warning to the public to avoid the area as the investigation remains active. Roads surrounding the mall have been restricted, and heavy police presence is expected to continue into the night.
At this time, officials have not released information about potential injuries, suspects, or what may have led to the shooting.
The mall remains on lockdown, and police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has video footage to contact local authorities.
This is a developing situation, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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