Update: Authorities now say an accidental discharge is the reason for the gunshots at the Galleria at Crystal Run.
The man’s gun was merely visible and pointed towards the ground. It is believed that the bullet ricocheted from the second floor and hit two victims. The injured are expected to be okay.
Police say there is no danger to the community following the incident.
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Two people were reportedly injured in a Middletown mall Sunday afternoon, a New York State Police spokesperson said.
People on scene tweeted the Galleria Mall has been evacuated. They say the shooting happened inside an American Eagle.
No information was immediately available on the victims.
Police have not reported any arrests. A New York State Police trooper confirmed the mall is being evacuated.
The incident takes place just days after Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
DEVELOPING: Reports of multiple shooting victims at Galleria mall in Middletown, NY – https://t.co/yMJSlz69ZN pic.twitter.com/XFFGj6WjaY
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 26, 2017
pointed in any direction inside the store. American Eagle doesn’t sell guns or gun accessories or bullets. This was at best gross negligence and at worst maybe not a complete accident. Accident waiting to happen. Really seems quite strange.
B”H no one got injured. I’m glad I’m seeing something positive and not negative