BOCA RATON, FL. (THECOUNT) — According to multiple witnesses, the was an active shooting at the Town Center Mall in Boca Raton on Sunday. A shooting has not been confirmed.
Several shots were reportedly fired around 3 p.m. local time as shoppers flooded 911 dispatch.
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The mall was placed on lockdown as police officers armed with rifles conducted an ‘active search,’ reports Breaking911.
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Reports of a shooting at Town Center Mall. @bocapolice is on scene and currently conducting an active search of the area. Please avoid the mall area. PIO enroute media to meet at 2301 West Glades parking lot.
— Boca Raton Police (@BocaPolice) October 13, 2019
BREAKING: large police presence at Boca Raton mall. Employees reporting they are locked in place, texting loved ones about *possible* shooter. We’re working to gather more information RIGHT NOW. Standby. @WPLGLocal10
VIDEO courtesy: @umdontbejelly #boca #bocaraton pic.twitter.com/aR5A2czFiM— Andrew Perez (@AndrewPerezWPLG) October 13, 2019
Active shooter in Boca Town Center mall . Be safe y’all. pic.twitter.com/SxEXzjIex2
— James Smith (@2cooLiam) October 13, 2019
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