Miami: Dolphin Mall under lockdown after reports of shooting

Miami’s Dolphin Mall was put under lockdown on Sunday after reports of active shooter present there. The mall is the largest shopping center in Miami-Dade County.

A video recorded by a person has also gone viral wherein terrified people can be seen. However, the Miami police said that despite earlier reports, they couldn’t confirm if shots were fired.

The mall was evacuated immediately after witnesses alleged hearing gunshots. The officials have confirmed that there were no victims or injuries reported.

In a precautionary measure, several ambulances were rushed to the spot after reports of an active shooter present in the mall.

just another day at dolphin mall and out of no where i had to rush my customers to the back cause of an active shooter pic.twitter.com/x6n4qTPOUo

— Cielo⛅️ (@bbygirlcielo) August 20, 2017

Police responding to shooting at Dolphin Mall in Miami pic.twitter.com/4wknKJFqln

— Santi bel (@santibel9) August 20, 2017

Shooting incident inside the #DolphinMall in #Miami. Not a terrorist attack. Shooter is on the loose, police already at the mall. pic.twitter.com/vMAElaZt8o

— Guido Mastrangelo (@GuidoGma) August 20, 2017

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